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Todays Date: Saturday 4th February 2012
Auditions for "Summer Holiday"
Auditions @ The Arts Centre
Sunday 5th February 2012 at 2:30 pm
Auditions for the ten main roles in "Summer Holiday" are being held on Sunday afternoon, 5th February at the Arts Centre.
"Summer Holiday" is the story of a group of four young bus mechanics who plan a holiday to the continent and, with help from their work mates, convert a double-decker bus into a mobile holiday home. The show is full of well-known Cliff Richard songs, and the production team is on the lookout for talented young actors, singers and dancers to join the cast.
The show will be on stage at the Wellesley from 8th-12th May. For more information contact Monica Spalding on: 01823-663597.
Box Office: n/a
Tickets: n/a
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Wellington Acoustic Music club
Acoustic Music @ The Arts Centre
Saturday 18th February 2012 at 8:00 pm
Acoustic music in a relaxed atmosphere. Come along to the Arts Centre bar, to listen or to join in. No charge, but donations are welcomed.
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Tickets: No charge
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Yes Sir Boss
Funky music @ The Arts Centre
Friday 24th February 2012 at 7:00 pm
Appealing to wide audiences and captivating them with quirky magnificence and energetic soul this Bristol based rabble of six perform their live shows with a thrilling charm that is both bold and sincere. Over the last three years they have become one of Bristol’s headline bands playing regularly to packed out venues alongside the likes of Toots & the Maytals, Babyhead and Smerin’s Antisocial Club. Following a short European tour supporting soul singer Joss Stone they hit the festival circuit with the legendary Chai Wallahs venue performing to 1500+ crowds at many of the UK’s most beloved festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival, Electric Picnic, Green Man, Shambala, Sunrise Eden & Body & Soul.
Following a recent Radio 1 Maida Vale session, Yes Sir Boss have released their first free download single ‘Never Know’ which is being supported by a 33 date autumn/winter UK tour, and with a fully mastered album waiting in the wings, their unique sound is brewing up a storm and propelling them into the public arena.
http://www.yessirboss.com/
Support from Keira & Stu.
Tickets: £10 online, £12 on the door
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Bap Kennedy
Country-folk music @ The Arts Centre
Sunday 4th March 2012 at 7:30 pm
In a professional career spanning 25 years, Bap has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Country, Roots and Folk music. Thunderbridge Promotions are honoured to have him at the Arts Centre, and strongly encourage early booking to avoid disappointment. "The best singer-songwriter I ever saw" (Steve Earle). Support from the Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys. www.bapkennedy.com www.thunderbridgebluegrass.com
Box Office: Nurtured by Nature, High Street, Wellington 01823-663424 or 667669
Tickets: £10 advance, £12 on the door
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PATSY MATHESON & BECKY MILLS
Singer/Songwriters @ The Arts Centre
Saturday 10th March 2012 at 7:30 pm
Since the well publicised break up of Waking the Witch, Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills have continued to delight audiences throughout the UK – Patsy as half of a duo with the legendary Clive Gregson (Gregson & Collister, Richard Thompson Band), & Becky singing alongside Ken Nicol (Steeleye Span) & Ashley Hutchings (Fairport Convention).
Now, to support the release of their two new album’s (Patsy’s Stories of Angels & Guitars, available 16th Jan 2012, & Becky’s Dandelion) these two world class songwriters, singers & guitar players have joined forces resulting in a unique & personal sound, drawing on roots in traditional & contemporary folk, acoustic blues, R & B, jazz & rock, with an emphasis on intricate vocal harmonies.
Combine this with the pair’s engaging charm & sense of humour, & this promises to be a very special evening of top quality entertainment.
http://www.patsymatheson.co.uk
Tickets: £9
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"Jurassic Journey" - Ben Osborne
Multimedia event @ The Arts Centre
Sunday 18th March 2012 at 7:30 pm
“Jurassic Journey” is a brand new multimedia presentation celebrating the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, brought to us by award-winning photographer and popular rural touring presenter Ben Osborne.
Showcasing his amazing photography, video and sound recordings, the show also features specially commissioned music, composed by Dorset’s Sammy Hurden, poetry written by Devon-based Matt Harvey and some engaging characters created by artist/sculptor Lal Hitchcock.
Commentary, audio-visual sequences, soundscapes and humour will create a richly entertaining evening for anyone interested in what happens when four artists take a close (and occasionally sideways) look at a coast near you.
A Take Art! event.
http://www.benosbornephotography.co.uk/
http://takeart.org/
Tickets: £8 adults, £^ concessions
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