Page 42 - Phonebox Magazine January 2011

Hello and welcome back to the first Buzz of 2011. Lets concentrate on the local
entertainment this month rather than comment on the doom and gloom and the scare mongering. Whilst times are difficult I’m going to invest more belief in that saying ‘fortune favours the brave’ this year. Opportunities are out there, you just have to be gutsy enough to go looking for them! I’m very pleased to say that we have a full list of what’s on at the Stables in
January, including local singer & song writer Daniela Bove’s gig which is definitely worth checking out. For those of you who are not aware of the Stables in Wavendon then I would definitely suggest a visit. The venue hosts fantastic music nights and I’m told very good workshops too.
Lastly, I for one need a laugh so I’ve included some comedy that’s on in Bedford and Northampton.
I hope you have a great new year!
MS
The Buzz
The Stables in association with Strangeface presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL From the ghost story by Charles Dickens
21 December to 8 January – times & ticket prices vary “You’ve never seen anything like me before!” says the Ghost of Christmas Present. Strangeface have created an amazing adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story A Christmas Carol. This festive performance is suitable for age 7+ and includes the company’s ever-popular “backstage tour”, a chance to take a close-up look at the puppets, set and instruments and meet the performers after the show.
MusicLeader South East and The Stables present Start Up – a free workshop for new music leaders Wednesday 12 January 10am – 1pm
Free - To book a place please contact rachael@rhythmixmusic. org.uk
Are you a musician who would like to work as a music leader? Not sure where to start? Then Start Up is for you!
Juan Martin Flamenco Ensemble
Thursday 13 January, 8pm Tickets £18
Voted into the top flamenco guitarists in the world by US Guitar Player magazine, Juan Martín returns to perform his own compositions, supported by a line-up of the finest musicians and flamenco dancers.
Jive Talkin’: The Bee Gees Story
Saturday 15 January, 8pm Tickets £18
Featuring the stunningly convincing vocals of brothers Darren and Gary Simmons as Barry and Robin Gibb alongside Jarrod Laughlin as Maurice Gibb,
Harmonica Workshop – Beginners
Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 15 Jan 10am – 3pm
Course fee £28
Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? Harmonica tutor Con O’Neill returns to The Stables for another session of this popular
one-day workshop.
Ukulele Workshop - Beginners
Adult/Age15+ Workshop Saturday 15 January 10am - 3pm
Course fee £30
Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback for serious musicians and in education.
Live Jazz Matters
Sunday 16 January, 11.30am – 1.45pm
Tickets £8 in advance, £9.50 on the door
Once a month Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2 with music from invited artists, so come and enjoy some stunning live jazz on a Sunday morning.
The Burns Unit
Tuesday 18 January, 8pm Tickets £18.50
The Burns Unit are an 8-piece Scottish-Canadian supergroup whose multi-faceted sound is described as “indie pop meets carnival rock.”
Phil Robson & The Instant Message Quintet featuring Mark Turner
Tuesday 18 January. 8.45pm PB
Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Phil Robson is a guitarist, internationally regarded as a highly versatile and creative player and a renowned bandleader & composer.
Music Mites Pre-school Music Workshop
Thursday 20 January, 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets £6.50
Fun Music Making sessions for children aged 2 - 5 and their carers.
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra: On The Beat Friday 21 January, 8pm Tickets £20, £22
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra are on top form once again with their new show On The Beat. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many, many more, it’s bold, zippy and exuberant and never fails to entertain.
Jimmy Carr - Laughter Therapy
14th & 15th January 2011 Derngate Royal Theatre
The man with one of the most rediculous laughs in entertainment is back, this time in Northampton. Jimmy should need no introduction. You will know him from shows such as 8 out of 10 cats, Mock the Week and more but it is his stand up that is his strongest fortay. expect quick witted humour, mostly gags of which are bigotry that border on the side of irony. Tickets are £26 and are available from
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Bedford Corn Exchange
Bedford Comedy Club Friday 28th January Venue: Harpur Suite - 9.00pm
January will once again see the Corn Exchange host three hilarious comedy acts. Meals are also available before the show and drinks are sold throughout the evening ensuring a very satisfying evening! Tickets are available at £9.00 (advance) and £10.00 (on the door). Tel: 01234 269519.
Sarah Millican - Chatterbox Wednesday 23rd February Venue: Main Auditorium - 8.00pm
Established with performances at the Royal Variety show Geordie Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, Sarah Millican, has announced an extension to her hugely popular debut tour, Chatterbox which caused a lot of hype at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
She may have an innocent enough voice but
there’s nothing clean about Sarah’s jokes, although delivered in a subtle, non vulgar way. Expect humour based around life, love and her best friends rounders bat that she keeps by the side of her bed as she put’s it ‘for protection’. This star has no ego in the way and will happily mock herself, look out for the joke about her self serving till
experience. Over 16’s only
“An outstanding hour from one of the best comedians in the
country” Scotsman
Tickets are available from £15.00 Tel: 01234 269519.
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