Spring / Summer 2008 Programme
International Music Evening
Wednesday 6th Feb • 8pm
Riccardo Tesi and Maurizio Geri bring you the atmosphere of one of the most romantic countries in Europe – Tuscan hills, romantic squares and a fine chianti. Acoustic folk and traditional music from Italy featuring accordion, guitar and vocals, this will make you weak at the knees.
Theatre of mystery, spectacle and horror
Friday 14th March • 8pm
Madame Lucinda’s Wonder Show comes hugely recommended. A journey of imagination, mystery and horror! Prepare to be scared in a spectacular show which blends the realistic with the fantastic. Live music, magic, comedy – and whip cracking.
You won’t be disappointed!
Classical Music
Thursday 3rd April • 8pm
The London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble are one of Europe’s finest chamber orchestras, performing at major concert venues across Europe. The talented trio of violin, viola and cello will be playing music including Mozart, Lennox Berkeley and Beethoven. A rare opportunity to experience international musicians close up!
Theatre, music and Song
Monday 21st April • 8pm
Reaping the Dividends, the story of the co-operative movement. Mikron Theatre Company's insight into the Co-operative Movement from its roots in the early part of the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution resulted in exploitation and misery for many working people. Did it all begin at Toad lane in Rochdale in 1844? We shall wander down the aisles of history to bring you the true story, told, of course, with a mixture of music, humour and sadness.
Family Theatre: The Deadline
Friday 25th April • 8pm
Is it a murder mystery? Is it a comedy? Pulp Fiction meets Laurel and Hardy, involving a postman, numerous dead bodies, detectives, women in peril, blackmailers and losers – Impossible to describe but not to be missed!
A thrilling visual feast of clowning and physical theatre where members of the audience become accomplices to help find clues to reveal the killer.
www.shiftingsandstheatre.co.uk
Comedy Theatre John Godber’s Happy Jack
Friday 2nd May • 8pm
A delightful and humourous play from the pen of renowned playwright John Godber. A richly comic love story which, looks at the life of Jack and Liz, an ordinary Yorkshire couple. Audiences all over the country have been crying with laughter at this one so don’t forget the tissues!
Family Theatre: Keep on Moving
Tuesday 13th May • 6pm
A travelling show – full of all the fun and excitement and the extraordinary sights of the fair – whirls you back to a time of toffee apples, bearded ladies and illusion. This fast-paced piece of theatre, full of music and action, is guaranteed to appeal to young and old alike.
Starts at 6pm and will finish before 7.30 so all the kids can come along to this one.