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BODMIN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY: JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT

Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR JOSEPH!

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, along with his father Jacob and eleven jealous brothers who sell him into slavery.

Whilst Joseph is imprisoned by an Egyptian noble, he discovers he can interpret dreams and eventually becomes the Pharaoah’s right hand man as he helps end Egypt’s famine.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee – Doors Open at 2.00pm. Show starts at 2.30pm

Click Here to Book your Tickets in advance :
Adults : £13.00
Under16s : £10.00
Reserved Seats
( Tickets are non-refundable )

Or Phone 01726 63513
Or Buy at Tourist Offices in St Austell – at Station, Bodmin – at Shire Hall,  Truro – in Boscawen Street

THE JIMMY CANNON QUARTET – “SONGS FROM THE GREAT BRITISH SONGBOOK”

All advance tickets: £10.00
On the day: £12.50
Singer and saxophonist, Jimmy Cannon explores the repertoire of the ‘Great British Songbook’: the songs associated with British composers and singers from the golden age of songwriting.
The much-loved American Songbook reflects Hollywood’s heyday, from the first “talkies” in the 1920s right up to the demise of the legendary Hollywood orchestras in the late 1960s – but many of these great songs aren’t quite as American as you might think!
Accompanied by:
Simon Latarche piano,
James MacPhail double bass &
Damian Rodd drums
Songs include:
THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU – RAY NOBLE
SMILE – CHARLIE CHAPLIN
DON’T LAUGH AT ME – NORMAN WISDOM
LULLABY OF BIRDLAND – GEORGE SHEARING
LONDON BY NIGHT – CARROL COATES
and many others!
Jimmy is a singer and saxophonist who has toured and performed with Sir Tom Jones, The Commitments, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Rodriguez, Maroon Town, Roger Taylor, and Mbawula, as well as appearing on BBC TV’s The One Show, ITV’s This Morning & with his own swing band The Jazz Cannons.
As a singer, Jimmy has two albums to his credit: “Alltogether” on Proper Music and “All Upon a Lovely Summer’s Day” on the F-IRE label.
“Stylistic vocalist with good in-person delivery”
Jack Massarik, Evening Standard
“A Jazz cousin of Fairport Convention’s folk-rock classic ‘Liege and lief’” Jazzwise
“A uniquely British take on jazz.”
Stuart Bailey, Proper Music Distribution
“Clearly a genuinely felt project” –
Peter Bacon – JAZZ BREAKFAST
“Really impressed – great voice and rich intense arrangements: thanks”
Neill Quinton, Royal Festival Hall
“This is a fabulous introduction to a contemporary jazz/folk project of real note. You should catch this outfit at their burgeoning best.”
Keith Ames ‘The Musician’
“All Heart, All Soul, All Music”
Mark Murphy.
All advance tickets: £10.00
On the day: £12.50
Or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513
Or Buy at Tourist Offices in St Austell – at Station,   Truro, Boscawen Street,  and Bodmin,  Shire Hall

St Austell Players: “THE TEMPEST” by William Shakespeare

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Tickets in advance : Reserved Seats
Adults : £12.00
Students with ID : £6.00
Under16s : £6.00

Watch The Tempest’s comedy trio here!

St Austell Players present The Tempest, Shakespeare’s classic tale of power and magic, forgiveness and revenge, complete with illusion, treachery, and Gucci handbags.

Prospero, usurped duchess of Milan, lives exiled with her daughter Miranda on an unknown island, consumed by thoughts of retribution.
When a familiar ship appears on the horizon she seizes her opportunity and enlists the help of her servant, the island spirit Ariel, to enact revenge on those responsible for her downfall and force her treacherous sister Antonio into repentance.

And thus, into The Tempest. For this is no ordinary storm, and this is no ordinary island.

Lyndon Allen – An illustrated talk on Charlestown

Lyndon Allen is an 8th  generation Charlestown boy.
He spent  40 years working in the commercial fishing industry. Much of that time was spent working from Charlestown. His family has been involved with the sea and Charlestown for 230 years.
His ancestors and relatives have been coastguards, master mariners, pilots, dockers, harbour masters and fishermen.   Lyndon  has studied Charlestown history all his life and has written two books on the history of the village
His latest book, published last year was entitled CHARLESTOWN: Batten Down The Hatches.
To book tickets contact Lyndon direct  via email at alyndon03@gmail.com or text to 07972889106.  Or you can message Lyndon on Facebook, by clicking here

THE COUNTRYMEN

The Countrymen

The Countrymen are a Cornish Folk Rock Harmony Group from Launceston.“If you get the chance to see these guys (The Countrymen) in concert then take it, you will not
be disappointed”   Harry Glasson

Five seasoned musicians with tight four-part harmony vocals and a token Cornishman. With a relaxed and light-hearted presentation style they take the audience on a journey through the history and culture of Cornwall, featuring their own arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs, as well as original material. Interspersed with the occasional pop cover to lighten the mood when required, there is no mistaking that to a man, they love their county with a passion.

Listen to them here!

Now in their sixth year, they have been becoming increasingly popular across both Devon & Cornwall with appearances on both radio and TV and numerous festival appearances including The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, The Rock Oyster Festival, Falmouth Week, Bridport Folk Festival and Little Orchard Festival.

2023 will see the band take on a fourth concert tour of both Cornwall and Devon entitled “Bal Maiden” which is the track title to one of the new tracks for a third forthcoming album..

The band was formed from an Open Mic Night at their local, The Countryman Inn near Launceston, which is where the band’s name originates.  They soon found a mutual love of singing in harmony and almost accidentally developed a strong reputation for an emphasis on Cornishness in the repertoire.

In addition to offering quality live entertainment on stage, they have also been busy in the recording studio and have released three online EPs to date, Cornish Lads Vol.1, 2 and not unsurprisingly, Cornish Lads Vol.3.

They have also released two albums, “Trees On The Hill” and more recently, “The River Rolls On”.

The Countrymen – in 3 minutes!

“Fantastic band! Great harmonies and mix of music. Don’t miss them!” Guy McKensie

“Saw these guys on Saturday in the main street (Falmouth Shanty Festival). Great singing. Great banter”. Steve Prophet

“Absolutely love this band. Saw them for the first time at the St Agnes Lifeboat celebration in June and was blown away by the musicianship and beautiful harmonies. At times they were very exclusive and original and at other times derivative but still brilliant. They reminded me at times of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and I would love to see them attempt “Teach Your Children”; but their take on some traditional Cornish songs was uplifting and poignant at the same time. A wonderful night’s entertainment. I very much look forward to seeing them again (and again). Thanks guys, much appreciated” David Simons

Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance !

All tickets: £14.00
Or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513
Or Buy Tickets in-person at Tourist Offices in :
St Austell – Rail Station,      Truro,  Boscawen Street,    Bodmin, Shire Hall

 

“The Lord of the Flies” – Cornwall Youth Theatre Company

THURSDAY, 23rd MARCH, 2023 – 7.30pm

CORNWALL YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

THE LORD OF THE FLIES, by William Golding.

“We’ve got to have rules and obey them.

After all, we’re not savages.

We’re English; and the English are best at everything.”

Golding’s 1954 novel is a classic study of how not to govern, of how not to follow rules and how to watch your world crumbling in front of you … exciting and daunting …

As CYTC approaches its 40th Anniversary, join us and become part of our tribe…

Click here for tickets:

Adult: £10.00
Concession: £8.50
Students: £5.00
Family (2 adults/2 children): £25.00
Booking fee applies.

Bash Street Theatre: “The Battling Butlers!”

Bash Street Theatre presents “The Battling Butlers!”

Live music, physical comedy & circus skills combine to tell a story as old as time…

Juggling babies, toddlers on stilts and teaching your kid Joey to ride his first unicycle…

These are all part of everyday life for showman Joe Butler, in this poignant, family love story involving the ever-changing relationship of a father-and-son double act, The Battling Butlers.

What sort of parent actually encourages their five-year-old to play with fire, anyway?!

Using a unique blend of physical theatre, circus skills, original songs and live music, The Battling Butlers is a study in role-reversal and the inevitability of change, as the old order makes way for the new.

Click Here to Book Your Tickets Now : Advance tickets:
Adults: £10.00
 Under18s : £5.00
Family (2A+2U18s) : £25.00

Or Phone : 01726 63513
Or Buy at Tourist Offices in St Austell, Truro & Bodmin

NB : On The Day tickets:
Adults: £12.50
 Under 18s: £7.50
Family (2A+2U18s) : £32.50

Trewoon Panto – Little Red Riding Hood

Trewoon Panto : “Red Riding Hood”

Doors Open & Licensed Bar an hour before the Show. Theatre opens 30 minutes before the show starts.

Evening Shows Start at 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee Starts at 2.30pmTickets in advance :
Adults : £7.00 (+60p Booking Fee) : £7.60
Under17s : £5.00 (+40p Booking Fee): £5.40
(Tickets are non-refundable )

Free Car Parking,
Licensed Bar,
Reserved Seats

THE SEASIDE TOWN – performed by The Cornwall One Parent Support Family Drama Group & Friends

The Family Drama Group have taken their ideas of a Seaside Town to write their own script.
The Drama Group brings the tails of “The Seaside Town”, from bygone days, alive with acting, music and dance.
A performance for all the family to enjoy.
Adults: £4.00
Children, 3 – 17 years old: £2.00
Under 3s: Free
Group discounts available.
Further information and tickets available from Liz on 07737 573 647 or e.northcott@sky.com