Archive for February, 2010

The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival – May 2010

Saturday, 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.Cuban Music

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.

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Anton & Erin – Steppin’ Out

Saturday, 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.

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Bjorn Again – 2010 Here we go Again

Saturday, 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!

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Sleeping Beauty

Saturday, 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.

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Plymouth Summer Festival 2010

Wednesday, 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)

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Theatre Royal – The Merchant of Venice

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Theatre Royal
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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Machine Head

Wednesday, 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.

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Theatre Royal – One-Man Lord Of The Rings

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Fri 5 Feb  
 
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

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Johann Straus Gala

Wednesday, 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!

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