After an amazing SELL OUT SHOW at the Regal in 2023 - Rebel Dean is Back By Popular Demand. Avoid disappointment and get your tickets now as this show will sell out!

The Award Winning "Whole lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story" has been voted the no.1 Winner by The National Tribute Awards for Best UK Tribute show 2017 and recently performed on BBC1's prime time Saturday night show "Even Better than the Real Thing" hosted by Paddy McGuinness.

The first half is the narrated story of Shaky's rise to fame from 1969 including hits made famous by Elvis, Eddie Cochran,Chuck Berry,Ritchie Valens and many more! The second half is a full concert based on Shaky's 40 hits (including the famous denims and pink jacket) as would have been seen during the late 80's including all the hits - "Green Door, This Ole House, Oh Julie,You Drive Me Crazy and many more.

Starring Rebel Dean (West End, London Palladium, That'll be the Day) with full live 5 piece band and projection screen including rare pictures and info.

If you've ever wondered what's behind the Green Door , now is your chance to find out!!

www.wholelottashakin.co.uk

The "Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett" or "Gary Puckett and the Union Gap" gained worldwide recognition when their first combined release “Young Girl” hit No.1 in the UK and No.2 in the USA. Next came “Lady Willpower” which hit No.5 in the UK and No.2 in the USA. Their next release “Woman Woman” only managed No.48 in the UK but hit No.5 in the USA. There were no further successful releases in the UK and in 1971 the “Union Gap” parted company with Gary Puckett.

In 1974 “Young Girl” was re-released in the UK and although Gary Puckett was now pursuing a career in acting along with his solo music projects, the new “Union Gap” was put together to promote the record in the UK and “Young Girl" was yet again a smash hit reaching No.6 in the UK charts. Eventually the band went their separate ways – all having great success recording and performing with many major artistes. The band were approached on numerous occasions to re-kindle the magic of the “Union Gap” but due to their individual contracts it was not possible, until in 1996 Mike Ellis (Keyboards & Vocals), Gerard Rogers (Drums & Vocals) and Barry Ruther (Guitar & Vocals) were able to launch the “New Union Gap” as a tribute to Gary Puckett bringing in the very talented - Tom Harding - on Bass Guitar / Lead Vocals.

The “New Union Gap” was an instant success on the 60’s circuit playing at all the major festivals, theatres and holiday centres throughout the UK and more importantly keeping the music of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap truly alive and vastly increasing airplay of their hit singles on Radio stations throughout the UK.

In December 2000 when Barry retired, Tom took on the role of Guitarist / Lead vocals, and the band recruited Simon Paul – a young and exceptionally talented musician / vocalist to take over on bass guitar & together with Tom kept the harmonies tight.

In 2006 Simon decided to depart & live in Fuerteventura & the band immediately recruited Graham James a talented bass guitarist with again a great vocal range & a wealth of experience.

January 2007 saw another change when the band welcomed the drums & vocal talents of Ian Tandy.

In March 2008 Graham James was made an offer he couldn't refuse which saw him leave the band & in came Paul Cornwell, another veteran of the 60s circuit with a pedigree second to none thus maintaining the Union Gap professionalism, musicianship & attitude.

The band has worked extensively to put together a repertoire of classic songs from the 60s to 90s, which they perform either in the original form or in their own unique style – many of which appear on their albums “This Time Around”, “Classics” & "By Request". The band have also devoted a great deal of time and effort to perfect their concert sound, which is always complimented wherever they appear.

Join us for the second of our Throwback Thursday screenings with the classic 1969 movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Paul Newman and Robert Redford set the standard for the buddy film with this western classic. Sundance (Redford) is a mighty quick draw, and his partner Butch (Newman) is a gifted get-rich-quick schemer. With the law on their trail, the two pack their guns, and, along with Sundance's girlfriend (Katharine Ross), head for Bolivia, away from the men trying to bring them to justice – and death.

Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette and he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. Can Siegfried free her?

Tchaikovsky’s sensational score combines with the evocative imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane to heighten the dramatic pathos of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s quintessential ballet classic. Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon.

Choreography Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Additional Choreography Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
Music Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Production Liam Scarlett
Designer John Macfarlane
Lighting designer David Finn
Conductor Martin Georgiev
Royal Ballet Sinfonia
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

A superior Double Bill of song writing & musicianship:The 4 of Us and Smith & Brewer

Both with NEW ALBUMS being released in Spring 2024.

2 Duos, 2 new albums, 1 evening of outstanding entertainment.

Having both been asked to support Fairport Convention on tour in recent years and on the back of that landing further work supporting Robert Plant’s ‘Saving Grace’ and Jools Holland, The 4 of Us and Smith & Brewer continue to captivate audiences with their crafted song writing and honed musicianship. This tour brings them together as they have new albums released in Spring 2024. If you know of either act you’ll already be clicking the ‘Buy Now’ ticket link. If you don’t, then click the link once you’ve finished reading this! You’ll soon have 2 new albums in your collection.

The 4 of Us – from Ireland
www.the4ofus.com
www.facebook.com/The4OfUsOfficial
Watch this - www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4W5QkIbg1E
“INTRICATE ARRANGEMENTS, SKILLFUL LYRIC WRITING, AND AS WE HAVE COME TO EXPECT FROM THE 4 OF US, THE SONGS ARE IMBUED WITH CONSIDERABLE MELODIC FLAIR. EXCELLENT.” (HOT PRESS)

Smith & Brewer
www.smithandbrewer.com/
www.facebook.com/smithandbrewer
Watch this - www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1wbCDrkNWE&t=1s
“THERE'S A TIMELESSNESS TO THE NEATLY CRAFTED SONGS THAT DISPLAY THEIR MUSICAL INTERPLAY AND SUPERB HARMONY VOCALS.” (R2 MAGAZINE)

Grey Wolf is an acoustic Americana/old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches playing traditional instruments such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, dulcimer, mandolin and double bass alongside fine vocal and harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the prestigious UK's Old Time American Music and Dance Festivals and has appeared on radio, at folk clubs, festivals, and music and literary venues throughout the UK.

Grey Wolf was born in 2010 when Jim Allen and Martin Thomas began playing as a duo blending their shared love of American old time music with British folk music.  These two gifted multi instrumentalists were joined by a third some years later – the immensely talented Ben Walsh.  The fourth member of the band, bass player Andy Offer joined them in 2021.

One of the highlights of Grey Wolf's long career was playing a number of highly enjoyable gigs with Robert Plant.  The Birmingham News said of Grey Wolf's performance at the Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham "There’s an equality to the group’s spread of sound, but each player is continually soloing-in-motion, rising up in turn, according to where the ears of the audience might alight at any one moment".

www.greywolffolk.com

"A sensational guitarist and a beautiful singer-songwriter, a name to watch." - Moseley Folk Festival

“Rather lovely...” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

Having been honing his song-writing craft and live performances over the past decade, George has been gaining some well-earnt attention and acclaim. His pure voice and tumbling guitar make for a bewitching combination, with a maturity and poetic lyricism that have left audiences around the country entranced.

He has been invited to support and perform alongside many established artists such as Richard Thompson, Scott Matthews and Katherine Priddy. On top of these live performances, his music been featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music.

George is eagerly looking forward to showcasing his band at the Regal Theatre in Tenbury Wells for his much anticipated album launch on April 18th!

Support artist Dan Williams who has a unique soul/folk sound that is inspired by many influences and genres from led zep to John Martyn, Seth Lakeman and more. He has shared the bill/stage with many great artists such as Chumbawumba, The Ozrics, The Blockheads, Sandi Thom, Becky Hill, John Smith, Dreadzone, The Brand New Heavies, to mention a few. Join onstage with Dan will be Shropshire musician and upright bassist Ian Wheeler whom has played with The likes of The Black Rapids, Ned’s Automic Dustbin and many more great acts.

George Boomsma with Dan Williams support performed a sell out show at the inaugural ShireFolk weekend in September '23 in Bridgnorth. ShireFolk is a new rural touring network for folk artists and each month puts on a 3 day tour covering Hereford, Ludlow and Bridgnorth, showcasing some of the most exceptional emerging artists in the folk scene. For more information visit shirefolk.co.uk

‘Daoirí Farrell is singlehandedly spearheading a resurgence of the authentic in Irish folk music…he is rightly in demand all over the world.’ Irish Music

‘The finest Irish male folk singer-storyteller this side of Christy Moore and Paul Brady.’ The Weekend Australian

It’s commonly accepted that Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell is one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live career at the 2016 Celtic Connections, Daoirí Farrell has gone from strength to strength. On the verge of releasing his fourth solo album in early 2023, he can boast numerous honours from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to ALSR Celtic Music accolades.

He has received endorsements from the likes of Christy Moore (‘Daoirí has assumed the mantle of Luke [Kelly]’), Mark Radcliffe (‘What a voice’) and Dónal Lunny (‘Daoirí is one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade’), with his music and live performances earning the acclaim of respected publications including MOJO, The Irish Post, Songlines and more.

On stage
Daoirí’s live work sees the 2013 All Ireland Champion Singer touring far and wide, performing regularly at festivals around the globe including in Canada, Australia and Europe. He has also toured the USA as vocalist for Lúnasa, performed in the UK in the line-up of the renowned Transatlantic Sessions and played to a live and TV audience at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

More recently, March 2020 saw him live stream from what he called ‘The Covid Corner’ of his kitchen in Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day. It was followed by an additional twenty-five consecutive weekly online performances, attracting worldwide audiences with over 15,000 views each week and resulted in an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme.

As well as touring internationally, Daoirí still hones his art with regular unannounced visits to the many sessions across the city of Dublin.

On record
The debut album, ‘The First Turn’, surfaced back in 2009, with his breakthrough album appearing in 2016 with the powerful ‘True Born Irishman’, a set that Songlines called ‘an album that could yet prove to be one of the most significant Irish releases of recent years.’ It went on to win him two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Following 2019’s ‘A Lifetime Of Happiness’, which earned three nominations in the RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards and FATEA’s ‘nothing less than a quintessential Irish folk album’ approval, Daoirí’s long-awaited fourth album, ‘The Wedding Above In Glencree’, was released in late February 2023 and made the RTÉ Radio 2 playlist in Ireland.

Reviews of ‘The Wedding Above In Glencree’

‘He has the best Irish traditional voice currently around; if there’s better, I’ve yet to hear it.’ Folk Radio UK

‘Torch bearer for Irish folk song delivers an album full of heart.’ The Irish Times

‘It’s no secret that Daoirí Farrell has become a leading interpreter of traditional songs. With The Wedding Above In Glencree, he provides more ammunition for the fact.’ At The Barrier

‘Not simply the best album so far from Farrell, The Wedding Above In Glencree already sounds very much like a landmark album in Irish acoustic music.’ ★★★★ Songlines

‘Accomplishment of the highest order’ ★★★★ RnR

In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future… and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies...if they can all survive a deadly present.

Vindication Swim dives into inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became thefirst British woman to swim the English Channel. The film depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle inovercoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920sEngland. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat,Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.

Written and directed by Elliott Hasler.
Cast: Kirsten Callaghan (debut performance), John Locke (Poor Things, The Favourite,Darkest Hour), Victoria Summer (Saving Mr Banks, Transformers), James Wilby(Gosford Park, Maurice) and Douglas Hodge (Joker, The Great).

Join us for the first of our Throwback Thursdays screenings with the 1985 classic The Breakfast Club!

What happens when you put five strangers in Saturday detention? Badass posturing, gleeful misbehaviour, and a potent dose of angst. With this exuberant film, writer-director John Hughes (Sixteen Candles) established himself as the bard of American youth, vividly and empathetically capturing how teenagers hang out, act up, and goof off.

The Breakfast Club brings together an assortment of adolescent archetypes—the uptight prom queen (Pretty in Pink’s Milly Ringwald), the stoic jock (Repo Man’s Emilio Estevez), the foul-mouthed rebel (New Jack City’s Judd Nelson), the virginal bookworm (Edward Scissorhands’s Anthony Michael Hall), and the kooky recluse (High Art’s Ally Sheedy)—and watches them shed their personae and emerge into unlikely friendships.

With its highly quotable dialogue and star-making performances, this film is an eradefining pop-culture phenomenon, a disarmingly candid exploration of the trials of adolescence whose influence now spans generations.

Danses Concertantes, commissioned by Ninette de Valois in 1955, was MacMillan’s first major work. An early sign of the incredible artistic output that would follow, the work’s critical success spurred MacMillan to abandon performing in favour of choreography. It is followed by Different Drummer, MacMillan’s complex and haunting balletic interpretation of Woyzeck, Georg Büchner's play about a soldier’s descent into madness. The mixed programme concludes with Requiem, his 1976 work for Stuttgart Ballet, created in memory of its late artistic director, MacMillan’s friend and former Royal Ballet dancer and choreographer John Cranko.

Choreography Kenneth Macmillan

Danses Concertantes
Music Igor Stravinsky
Designer Nicholas Georgiadis
Lighting Designer John B. Read

Different Drummer
Music Anton Webern/ Arnold Schoenberg
Set designs Kenneth Macmillan
Costume designs Yolanda Sonnabend in association with Peter Farley
Lighting design John B. Read

Requiem
Music Gabriel Fauré
Designs Yolanda Sonnabend in association with Peter Farley
Lighting design John B. Read
Conductor Koen Kessels

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares these adventures with his friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world below the water’s surface. “Luca” is directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren.

Director: Enrico Casarosa
Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Marco Barricelli, Jim Gaffigan

Awake My Soul is the incredible live concert celebrating Mumford and Son's, one of the most famous British folk-rock bands of the 21st century and their unique sound.

You'll be taken on the story of their musical journey from West London dive bars to sell-out stadium tours, multi-platinum albums and a private performance for Barrack Obama.

Featuring a spectacular live four-piece band bringing to the stage Mumford & Sons' distinct sound with all their very best music including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait and Awake My Soul.

This is a Stomp and Holler not to be missed!

Join the captivating world of animal enthusiast Simon Airey.

With over 35 incredible creatures on display, this event promises both entertainment and education for all ages. Simon, who has dedicated his career to reptiles since the 1980s, offers a unique perspective on these magnificent animals. Delve into the origins of fear and conquer it through interactive encounters.

Don't miss this unforgettable experience highlighting the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom.

‘In The Raw’ features their own breathtakingly beautiful acoustic arrangements from the great singer-songwriters; James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, 10cc, CSN, Traveling Wilburys, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Toto, Bee Gee’s, and many more.

Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound.

★★★★★
“Essential Listening”
‘MAVERICK’ (The UK’s Leading Country Music Magazine)

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