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JAM FIRST THEATRE: “CORNISH KNOCKERS”

DARREN SEED & LAURENCE PEARS ARE “THE CORNISH KNOCKERS”!

Tickets: Adults £10.00 / Children £5.00

Following on from the success of Jam First Theatre’s sell-out Christmas show ‘Elfish’, the two hungry Knockers are back and up to their crazy tricks!

This time, they’ve managed to break out of the mine and find themselves on a silly, whacky and hilarious adventure to stop their tummies rumbling!

Be prepared to laugh your socks off!

Watch the Knockers here!

Suitable for ages 4-104. The show runs for 45 minutes, without interval

Created by West End actors Laurence Pears, Darren Seed and Ellie Leah. Three performers with an impressive range of West End, Broadway and TV credits between them including: The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, SisterAct, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Oi Frog & Friends, Room On The Broom and

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.

Comedy : Paul Foot: ‘Dissolve’

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Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
But what happens when everything you thought was important – your problems, grievances against others, your very identity – simply disappears?

Multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.

In the year 2022 AD something momentous changed for Paul, and in this show he will reveal how he discovered the secret of life on the outskirts of Lancaster.*

Inevitably, along the way, Paul does get distracted by King Tutankhamun, the House of Lords, Sir Cliff Richard, officious lollipop ladies and what Jesus might have achieved if he’d been a plumber.

Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance : £16.00 (On The Day: £17.50 )
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MARTIN SIMPSON (Folk)

MARTIN SIMPSON: A MASTER OF HIS ART

FRI.19th APRIL – 7.30pm

Tickets:  £18.00 (advance); £19.00 (on the day)
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Martin Simpson has had the most nominations of any performer in the history of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
32 nominations, 13 of those as Musician of the Year, winning that particular accolade twice.

The remarkable intimate solo performances of Martin Simpson go from strength to strength – every gig is a masterclass.
He travels the length and breadth of the UK and beyond, giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his playing.

“What’s it like being the best guitar player in the world…?” Martin’s modesty and grace prevented him from answering this BBC Radio 4 interviewer’s question recently, but the facts speak for themselves:

40 years after he recorded his first album, Golden Vanity, in 1976, Martin is known as a guitarist of formidable talent.
Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues and his own compositions, he is consistently named as one of the very finest fingerstyle guitar players in the world.

He is listed in Gibson Guitars’ Top 30 Acoustic Guitarists of all time, and Acoustic Guitar readers voted him Number 12 guitarist in the world.

Universally acclaimed as one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker to boot, his solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game.
Whether interpreting material from tradition or singing his own potent self-penned songs, Martin is a remarkable storyteller: captivating and profoundly moving.
He is a former winner of the Folk Album of the Year award for his album The Prodigal Son, which included his poignant and profound song “Never Any Good”.

Martin continues to collaborate with a dazzling array of people from across the musical spectrum: Jackson Browne, Martin Taylor, June Tabor, Richard Hawley, Bonnie Raitt, Danny Thompson, David Hidalgo, Danú, Richard Thompson and Dom Flemons are among the great musicians he has worked with.

In recent years, he has been a lynchpin in the award-winning Full English, and The Elizabethan Sessions.
In 2015, Simpson recorded ‘Murmurs’, an exciting new album with Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr.

Martin’s most recent album was released in November last year to the usual critical acclaim. ‘Home Recordings’ was recorded at his home by his regular producer, now neighbour Andy Bell, and finds Martin singing and playing, literally amongst his beloved guitar and banjo collection and out on his Peak District-facing porch.

Martin is planning a new solo album for release next March on Topic Records. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin is genuinely thrilled to be back out on the road now – back where he loves to be – playing live.

A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty.
A true master of his art.

“Martin is in a class of his own. He is such an expressive player; he is ingenious in his use of the guitar. You can listen to one of his songs and three or four minutes in, he has only used the top four strings and not even played a bass note yet, and when he does, it feels like an orchestra coming in. His clarity of playing is just amazing.” Jackson Browne

“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene” ‘Sounds better than ever’ **** 4 Stars The Guardian

“Simpson has become a fine interpreter of traditional and other songs, as well as a notable writer of his own.” ; The Times

“Martin Simpson has transcended borders and oceans to quietly become a superb storyteller and musician of great depth and unquestionable taste.” ; Stephen Fearing

‘Simpson’s latest is a potent blend of the highest calibre…Simpson has never sung or played better’

Photo Credit : Geoff Trinder

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REMI HARRIS : THE MUSIC OF PETER GREEN

REMI HARRIS : “MAN OF THE WORLD” – THE MUSIC OF PETER GREEN
St Austell Arts Centre,  PL25 5HJ
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Remi Harris, guitar
Dale Barham, vocals
Tom Moore, bass
Shane Dixon, drums

Arts Centre favourite, Remi Harris returns with a brand new show that is very close to his heart, paying tribute to the great Peter Green founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.

Remi will be joined by vocalist Dale Barham, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career. Including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm.
Show starts at 7.30pm

Click to Book Your Tickets Now: £16.50 (advance); £18.00 (on the day)
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JIMMY CANNON PRESENTS – “OUR KIND OF MUSIC” – the Best in Jazz and Swing Music.

Jimmy Cannon : ‘Our Kind Of Music’
Fri 29th September – 7.30pm
Venue : St Austell Arts Theatre, PL25 5HJ
Group discounts available.  Please ring 01726 63513.

Vocalist & Saxophonist Jimmy Cannon Presents a monthly residency at the St Austell Arts Centre celebrating the Best in Jazz and Swing Music.

Every show features live music played by a fantastic jazz & swing quartet!

Listen to the kind of music that the esteemed Michael Parkinson loved so much in a monthly residency that pays tribute to his musical legacy.

Featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Diana Krall, Jamie Cullum, Michael Bublé, Cleo Laine, Buddy Greco, Stephane Grappelli, Nina Simone, Harry Connick Jr., Julie London, George Shearing, Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Carmen McRae, Al Jarreau, Dizzy Gillespie, and Anita O’Day.

Hosted by singer and saxophonist Jimmy Cannon, this curated series encapsulates the sophistication and artistry that defined an era. With each performance, Jimmy leads us through a journey of resonating melodies and timeless rhythms, honouring the memory of Parky and his profound impact on the world of music.

Get your tickets early for this special performance and lose yourself in the timeless music’s resonant harmonies.

The live Quartet, hand-picked by Jimmy himself, is at the heart of the experience. Their jazz and swing expertise is a harmonious blend that enhances every performance, infusing the stage with undeniable energy.

Biography : Jimmy Cannon
Jimmy holds a post-graduate diploma in Jazz Performance and Composition from Trinity College of Music and was awarded the Archers Scholarship in 2004. He has toured and performed with Sir Tom Jones, The Commitments, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, The Rat Pack touring show, Rodriguez, Maroon Town, Roger Taylor, and Mbawula, and has appeared on ‘The One Show’ and ITV’s ‘This Morning’.Jimmy has two albums out as a singer: ‘Alltogether’ on Proper Music and ‘All Upon a Lovely Summers Day’ on the F-IRE label. “A Jazz cousin of Fairport Convention’s folk-rock classic ‘Liege and lief,'” says the New York Times. – In terms of jazzJimmy has performed internationally with his own swing band ‘The Jazz Cannons’ at private events and concerts in Cyprus, Florence, Greece, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Jordan, and Dubai since 2009, as well as entertaining numerous private and corporate audiences at The Ritz, The Savoy, The Dorchester, Claridges, Soho House, The Groucho Club, and The Pigalle back in London, most recently (2015/16) touring the UK as backing vocalist with ‘Elvis The Ultimate His big band had a monthly residency at the Bulls Head in Barnes for nearly five years, and he continues to guest with the best big bands in the country, including the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and the Len Phillips Big Band.Jimmy’s recent projects include ‘Burton Bradstock,’ a Jazz/Folk group that aims to spark a widespread revival of traditional English song, and ‘The Best of British Song,’ which showcases songs written by British composers from the 1920s to the late 1960s.
Best to buy your Tickets : £12.50 in advance – they’re £14.50 ‘ On The Day’
(Tickets are non-refundable )
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Doors & Licensed Bar from 7.00pm Show starts at 7.30pm

PHIL BEER in concert (Folk music – by one of the members of the legendary Show of Hands)

Phil Beer in concert

Friday, 3rd November, 2023

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: All tickets: £16.00 (Advance) / £17.50 (on the day)

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVwhouza8jY

Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the Westcountry’s award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands.

With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries.

All are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. It is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy an evening in the company

of one of Folk music’s legends.

 

TOUCH THEATRE PRESENTS “BOMBSHELLS” by Joanna Murray-Smith

Venue : The Assembly Room, St Austell Arts Centre, 87 Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Tickets in advance : Standard : £12.00
(Sorry. No Concessions )
(Tickets are non-refundable )
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At last year’s Cornwall Drama Association’s annual awards ceremony, Touch Theatre won 4 of the Association’s most prestigious awards: Best Play, Best Ensemble, Best Actress and Best Director, for its production The Welkin.
This year, In a departure from its usual fare of thought provoking drama, Touch Theatre brings you a comedy, drama, cabaret, night.
To help create the required intimate atmosphere, this event will take place in the Arts Centre’s Assembly Room.  As such, seating will be limited and unreserved. therefor, early booking is essential.
In Bombshells, an exhausted mother, the bride to be, a fading star, a jilted wife and lonely widow – provide a funny and often moving combination of comedy, truth and rapture.
Join us for a talking heads style evening where 5 residents of North Heatherton invite you in for a snapshot of their world – these sublimely funny and touching monologues will stay with you long after the evening is over.
Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
Show duration approximately 75 – 90 minutes

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BOB HARRIS & COLIN HALL PRESENT: “THE SONGS THE BEATLES GAVE AWAY “

BOB HARRIS & COLIN HALL present: “The Songs The Beatles Gave Away “

Saturday, 13th January, 2023 – 7.30pm

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( Tickets are non-refundable )
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“Bob Harris is a straight-up legend” – Chris Martin / Coldplay
“Colin (Hall) is perhaps the world’s greatest Beatles authority” – Bob Harris

BBC’s Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall set out upon an intimate speaking tour based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles, including a previously unheard interview with Lennon/McCartney from Bob’s archive.  Together, Bob & Colin tell of how Lennon, McCartney and, to a lesser extent, Harrison gifted their tunes to others.

By 1963 Lennon and McCartney had written so many songs they simply couldn’t all be accommodated on just their own Beatles releases.  It made artistic and economic good sense to offer these songs to other artists for recording and the Merseybeat boom of 1963 & 1964 gave them a tailor made outlet.  This is the story behind those songs, the hits, the misses and the demos that the group never released: ‘The Songs The Beatles Gave Away’.

Among the many recipients of these songs were Cilla Black, Billy J. Kramer (who both offer candid insights) Tommy Quickly, and… let’s not forget, The Rolling Stones who were bequeathed ‘I Wanna be Your Man,’ a tune from a teenage McCartney, that was finished in 20 minutes in the studio as The Stones were recording!

‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, OBE has been at the very heart of UK music scene for the best part of fifty years.  He has established a worldwide reputation as one of the most trusted and influential broadcasters of his generation – described by Radio Times as “…one of the greats of British contemporary music broadcasting” and by The Mail On Sunday as “a national treasure”.

Few people have taken as many bands into mainstream consciousness as Bob Harris – from his groundbreaking work in 1970s on BBC Radio 1 and the legendary Old Grey Whistle Test TV shows to his current programme Bob Harris Country on BBC Radio 2.

For the past 20 years, Colin Hall has been the custodian at John Lennon’s childhood home ‘Mendips’ (guiding the likes of Bob Dylan, Yoko Ono and James Taylor around the property), has written two books on The Fab Four and presented a BBC Radio 4 documentary with Alexei Sayle titled ‘The Lennon Visitors’.  Coincidentally, Colin was incredibly in attendance at the Village Fete where John was first introduced to Paul!

The two friends have worked on several projects together before including the upcoming film Pre:Fab (which focuses on the band’s early days as The Quarrymen), a WBBC production of ‘The Songs The Beatles Gave Away’ and 2007’s Sony Award-winning ‘The Day John Met Paul.’

This is the perfect show for fans of The Beatles, The 1960s, Pop Trivia and for anyone who ever listened to, and enjoyed, the timeless music of Lennon & McCartney.

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‘TANGO IN THE NIGHT’ PLAYS FLEETWOOD MAC

 

Presenting an authentic Fleetwood Mac show, Tango in the Night is a group of highly experienced musicians, some boasting West End stage and session player pedigree. The band are dedicated to meticulously recreating the very best of Fleetwood Mac through their fantastic live shows – you would think you were listening to the real thing!

Whether you like the innovative and highly original blues rock of Peter Green’s 60’s line up, or the band’s timeless hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, they play them all in a 150-minute set.
With an incredible light show and superb stage presence, Tango in The Night deliver the timeless Fleetwood Mac classics, with a performance second to none.

Kev Dodd (AKA Mick Fleetwood) has been playing drums of one kind or another for nearly 40 years. and his technical ability, style and feel for the drums is inspiring. Mick Fleetwood’s unique playing style is amazingly recreated in Kev’s stage performances. For Kev, attention to detail is everything and he will have you captivated with the authentic drumming sounds that is, Mick Fleetwood!

Steve Yendell (AKA John McVie ) Steve has played in many bands in and around London and Sussex and worked in London as a studio session musician. He works tirelessly to emulate John’s bass style and simple yet catchy hooks, he looks and plays the part brilliantly!

Bob Seymour (AKA Peter Green) is the bands Peter Green and absolutely nails the vocals! His renditions of the early 60’s Fleetwood Mac is outstanding and second to none. He trades the blues guitar licks superbly with Lyndsey Buckingham.
Kerry Hackworth (AKA Christine McVie) Kerry is an accomplished keyboard player and teacher of music. Playing the well-loved songs such as “Everywhere”, “Little Lies”, “songbird,” and “Say You Love Me”, Kerry is an integral member of the band as the keyboard player and vocalist she fills out the sound beautifully.

Kenny Barnes (AKA Lindsey Buckingham) Kenny trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and has the incredible guitar skills to mirror Lindsey’s unique playing style. He is an accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist having previously performed in London’s West End.

Esther Baker (AKA Stevie Nicks) brings the authentic sounding vocals and stage presence of Stevie Nicks performing her iconic songs such as,” Rhiannon,” “Gypsy,” and “Seven wonders”, that have truly stood the test of time. She will have you thinking and believing that Stevie is in the house.

Kim Guy and Yvette Cowling (Backing Vocals) Kim and Yvette got to know each other whilst working together in a previous band and have both undertaken individual projects, including recording work. They were part of a fabulous vocal harmony quartet and have many years of vocal experience. They bring depth and vibrancy to our stage and are gifted singers in their own right.

Scotty and Adam (Stage, sound and lighting) They may not be present on stage, but they will certainly bring the stage to you with their choreography of light and sound, creating a show to remember.

Doors & Licensed Bar from 6.30pm Show starts at 7.30pm

Best to buy your Tickets : £20.00 in advance – they’re ‘More On The Day’
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JIMMY CANNON presents “UNFORGETTABLE” – A TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT

Jimmy Cannon presents     ‘Unforgettable’: A Tribute to Tony Bennett

An evening of music inspired by the American and British songbooks with Jimmy Cannon and guests ;   Simon Latarche, piano, Alex Black, bass, Pip Harbon, drums

Jimmy Cannon 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 ‘The One Show’ and ‘This Morning’ with his own swing band The Jazz Cannons.

Following last month’s inaugural monthly music night, Jimmy now returns for his second, and most timely, show. Once again backed by a group of fantastic musicians, Jimmy, celebrates the music and life of the late, great Tony Bennett.

Get ready to embark on a soul-stirring journey through the timeless melodies of one of music’s most cherished icons! Join us as we pay homage to the legendary Tony Bennett in a show that promises to be nothing short of magical – “Unforgettable: A Tribute to Tony Bennett.”

Step into a world where music transcends time and emotion as we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Tony Bennett, the crooner whose voice has graced generations and whose songs have touched the hearts of millions. Through an enchanting blend of captivating performances, heartwarming anecdotes, and a captivating ambience, we’ll take you back to the golden era of jazz, swing, and romantic ballads.

“Unforgettable” is not just a mere concert; it’s a celebration of artistry, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As we showcase the songs that made Tony Bennett an icon, prepare to be transported back to the era when music was crafted with elegance, sophistication, and genuine emotion.


Our exceptional ensemble of talented musicians and vocalist Jimmy Cannon will effortlessly recreate Tony Bennett’s most cherished hits, from the iconic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” to the swinging rhythms of “Steppin’ Out With My Baby”. Through these timeless classics, we’ll weave a tapestry of memories, where each note will be a delightful reminder of the joy that music brings to our lives.

Whether you are a die-hard Tony Bennett fan or discovering his brilliance for the first time, “Unforgettable: A Tribute to Tony Bennett” promises an unforgettable experience for all. Join us for an evening of pure nostalgia and heartfelt reverence for a living legend.

Let the music take you on a sentimental journey as we honour the enduring spirit of Tony Bennett and the indelible mark he has left on the world of music.

Join us and be part of this extraordinary celebration of one man’s extraordinary gift – a night that will remind us all why Tony Bennett’s voice will forever remain etched in our hearts.

Don’t miss “Unforgettable: A Tribute to Tony Bennett,” because some voices are meant to be  celebrated for all time.

“Stylistic vocalist with good in-person delivery” Jack Massarik, Evening Standard

“Really impressed by Jimmy Cannon – great voice and rich intense arrangements: thanks”
Neill Quinton Royal Festival Hall

Doors Open & Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show Starts at 7.30pm

Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance : £10.00 ( On The Day – £12.50 )
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or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in St Austell (at Station), Bodmin (at Shire Hall, Truro (Boscawen Street)