February 6th, 2010
May 2010
1-9th The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival
The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival 2010 brings music, fun and entertainment to the historic quayside quarter of Plymouth, UK.
We have a Grand Festival Jazz Parade and Swing Sunday, where thousands take to the streets, we have excellent free gigs, we have astounding ticketed performances and some magical music is made live in front of everyone’s eyes.
A tremendous success last year and no doubt will be even better this year. So come to Plymouth Barbican and have some fun.
Tags: barbican, jaz festival, music, song and dance
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February 6th, 2010
Thu 18 February 2010, 7:30pm. Plymouth Pavilions
Do you want to dance like the professionals. Then learn some of the steps from these two great performers. Check out the music as well – some classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irvin Berlin and much more!!
Join Anton du Beke and Erin Boag from BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ return to Plymouth Pavilions with their new show; Steppin’ Out! After the sell-out success of their ‘Cheek to Cheek’ dates at Plymouth back in January, we expect this show to prove equally popular!
Dance icons and national treasures Anton & Erin will dazzle and charm with their ballroom magic that perfectly showcases their enchanting talent. The inimitable partnership is joined by singer and West End star Graham Bickley (The Phantom of the Opera and Joseph), guest dancers and a live orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe.
With music from Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin the evening includes classic hits such as Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Steppin’ Out With My Baby and Strike up The Band.
Tags: music, song and dance
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February 6th, 2010
Fri 26 February 2010, 8:00pm. Plymouth Pavilions
Some of that great music from from the best ABBA band.
Bjorn again was created and founded in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia by Director and Musician Rod Stephen. His show, whilst not labelled a copy or tribute band, is seen as a satirical parody of ABBA which has achieved worldwide cult status.
With the smash hit film ‘Mamma Mia!’ proving that ABBA’s music is as popular as ever, Bjorn Again presents a trip to the Theatre you’ll never forget . Featuring ABBA’s greatest hits together with the voice of legendary DJ/host Tony Blackburn, playing all the UK hits from 1988 the year Bjorn Again was created. A great party night out for all ages!
Tags: music
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February 6th, 2010
23 – 27 March at Theatre Royal
Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) – Sleeping Beauty
On her christening day Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse: one day the Princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die. But the kind Lilac Fairy tempers the curse so the Princess will instead fall asleep for 100 years.
With a classical score by Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the greatest ballets from Imperial Russia. This thrilling production is by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s former director Sir Peter Wright, creator of the Company’s popular production of The Nutcracker. With its romantic finale packed with every fairytale character imaginable, The Sleeping Beauty is as engaging now as when she first fell asleep, over a hundred years ago.
Tags: ballet, music
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February 3rd, 2010
ENGLANDS EVENTS CAPITAL!
Here is a brief summary of what’s happening in Plymouth this summer. It will be updated as we go along.
As a city Plymouth is unique in the number and range of events which it hosts throughout the summer months from May until September. To capture the spirit, and help co-ordination of the events for visitors, the Plymouth Summer Festival was created a number of years ago.
Follow the link to see the headline Plymouth Summer Festival events on their own website.
In 2010 the city will play host to the following events already in the diary:
May 2010
1-9th The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival
22nd Lord Mayor’s Day
29-30th Extreme Mountain Bike Event
30th Plymouth Half Marathon
June 2010
6th Start of the Round Britain and Ireland Race
13th Mega Ride
19th Operation Checkmate ( men’s health day)
20th Race for Life
26-27th Armed Forces Day
July 2010
3-4th The Blue Mile
24-1st Port of Plymouth regatta
25th Western national Bus Rally
August 2010
1-3rd Plymouth Classic Boat Rally
10-11th British firework Championships
3-14th Hairspray at the Theatre Royal
September
24-18th The Sound of Music at the Theatre Royal
And lots of other events!
(we will announce them as soon as they are confirmed)
Tags: Plymouth summer festival
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February 3rd, 2010
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A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Production
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
directed by Abigail Anderson
designed by Dora Schweitzer
original music composed by Tim Jackson
musical director TJ Holmes
Following the success of Twelfth Night last year, director Abigail Anderson returns with a high-octane production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Multiple love stories intertwine with farce and gripping drama – this is a comedy romance with a very dark heart. As Bassanio sets out on his quest to win the love of beautiful heiress Portia, he leaves behind a mass of problems in Venice: a debt with a terrible proviso, a dangerous elopement and a city in financial turmoil. When the crisis finally comes, whose side are you on? Who is it that you really love?
Audio Described performance 2pm Saturday 27 February.
Cast includes Jo Tincey (Wives as they Were, and Maids as they Are, He’s Much To Blame), Oliver Senton (Twelfth Night) and Jonathan Keeble (The Misanthrope, Sherlock Holmes and the Athenaeum Ghoul, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead).
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Tags: comedy, romance
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February 3rd, 2010
Plymouth Pavilions
Tue 16 February 2010, 7:00pm
Heavy metal band Machine Head hail from Oakland California where they formed in 1992. As one of the pioneering bands in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, the band are now metal legends and we expect this show to prove popular with the scores of heavy metal fans in Plymouth!
Since the band’s 2007 album ‘The Blackening’, they have been touring virtually non stop. Their new UK tour ‘The Black Procession’ will be be one of the last chances to see the band before they begin working on their new album.
Machine Head were recently presented with the ‘Inspiration’ award at the Kerrang! awards and have just finished supporting Metallica on their world tour.
Please note; tickets are limited to 6 per person.
Tags: heavy metal, music
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February 3rd, 2010
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| Charles Ross, creator of the hugely successful One Man Star Wars Trilogy, returns with this equally hilarious follow-up, in which he re-creates the enchanting world of Middle Earth in just 3600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment.“If you liked The Lord of the Rings trilogy, you’ll love Charlie Ross’ version – and if you didn’t, well, at least his is shorter” Sir Ian McKellen |
Tags: comedy, drama
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February 3rd, 2010
Plymouth Pavilions
Fri 5 February 2010, 7:30pm
The hugely popular Johann Strauss Gala is now in it’s 35th year. Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with a magical mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and Friends.
With music from the Johann Strauss Orchestra, directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by David Juritz and a beautiful soprano from Caroline MacPhie, the show will feature some of most popular dances of the time, such as The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March, Thunder and Lightning Polka and many more, performed by the Johann Strauss dancers in beautiful period costumes!
Tags: music, song and dance
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January 1st, 2010
Everybody at the Athenaeum Lodge Guest House wishes you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Some thoughts from me for anyone who wishes to read them.
1. Life isn’t fair but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you’re sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit card each month.
6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
8. It’s ok to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay cheque.
10. When it come s to chocolate resistance is futile.
11. Each day, each hour, each minute, is special. Live for today, for tomorrow is promised to no-one.
And some jokes to finish on.
I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn’t find any.
I bought some HP sauce the other day. It’s costing me 6p a month for the next 2 years.
Last night I dreamed I ate a ten-pound marshmallow, and when I woke up the pillow was gone.
A woman told her doctor, ‘I’ve got a bad back. ‘The doctor said, ‘It’s old age.’ The woman said, ‘I want a second opinion. ‘The doctor says, ‘OK. you’re ugly as well.’
A man walked into the doctor’s, The doctor said ‘I haven’t seen you in a long time’
The man replied, ‘I know I’ve been ill’.
A man walked into the doctor’s, he said ‘Doc I’ve hurt my arm in several places’.
The Doc said ‘well don’t go to those places any more’.
A man walked into a bar. An iron bar.
I went to the doctors the other day. I said ‘Doc can you give me something for my liver’. So he gave me a bag of onions.
I went to the doctors the other day and I said, ‘have you got anything for wind?’
So he gave me a kite.
Same old jokes but the’re still funny – aren’t they?
We are opening on Monday 4th of January.
David
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