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What’s On
September, October, November
09
London Mozart Players. One of the
www.martinsgallery.co.uk performances and children’s
world’s top chamber orchestras Marc Chagall. An exhibition of work events around the Regency
Music
performs music by Mendelssohn, by one of the greatest artist of our town. October 9-18.
Schumann and Beethoven. Town time. On show will be a collection of 0844 576 7979 or
Hall, October 24. 0844 576 2210. the Russian born artist’s original
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
&Dance
lithographs from the Bible Series
The World Famous Glenn Miller (1956 & 1960), as well as other Best Of British Variety Tour
Orchestra. The official Glenn Miller works. Martin’s Gallery, Imperial 2009. Cannon & Ball are joined
Orchestra led by the legendary Ray House, Montpellier Parade, October by Tom O'Connor, Bucks Fizz,
McVay will take you on a spectacular 17-November 7. 01242 526044 Norman Collier, Ray Alan & Lord
trip down Memory Lane with guest
www.martinsgallery.co.uk Charles and Faith Brown.
artist Dennis Lotus. Featuring The Cheltenham Town Hall,
Moonlight Serenaders and swinging CIRENCESTER September 23, from 7.30pm.
jazz band The Uptown Hall Gang. Autumn Exhibition, Wetpaint Gallery, 0844 576 2210 or
The perfect night out for Big Band The Old Chapel, 14, London Road,
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
aficionados. Everyman Theatre, September 10-October 10. Howard
October 3, 8pm. 01242 572573 or Hodgkin, also featuring John The Open. Three days of quality
www.everymantheatre.org.uk Hoyland and Martyn Brewster. jump racing at Prestbury Park
Abstract interpretation of emotions, from November 13-15. The
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues events and imaginary landscapes by biggest and most important
BATH
Orchestra with special guests Ruby leading artists of international meeting of the first half of the
Alcina and Teseo by George Frederic
Turner and Louise Marshall. standing. 01285 644990 or jump racing season.
Handel. English Touring Opera
Cheltenham Centaur, November 21.
www.wetpaintgallery.co.uk 01242 513014
commemorate the 250th
0844 576 2210.
anniversary of the death of George
Art of Cornwall 2009. A major new
Frederic Handel with these fully-
Cinderella. Ballet Ireland present an exhibition of original paintings from CIRENCESTER
staged productions of two of his
exquisite new two-act ballet. Bacon some of Cornwall’s leading Cirencester Heritage Open Days
greatest works. November 9-10.
Theatre, November 12. 01242 contemporary artists, including A range of buildings of historical
Theatre Royal. 01225 448 844 or
258002 or
www.bacontheatre.co.uk Simon Hart, Richard Lodey, Paul and architectural interest in
www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Geraghty, Nicholas St John Rosse Cirencester will be opening their
CIRENCESTER and Sophie Harding. Wonderwall doors over these four days
Blood Brothers. Legendary musical
Barking Mad Theatre Company Gallery, 7 Gosditch Street, October offering free displays, talks,
that tells the captivating and moving
presents the musical It’s (Not) A 3-17, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. events and activities for all
tale of twins, who, separated at
Wonderful Life. New play written by 01285 650555 or mages, as their contribution to
birth, grow up on opposite sides of
Alison Mizzi. Sundial Theatre,
www.thewonderwallgallery.com the National English Heritage
the tracks, only to meet again with
September 25-26. 01285 654228 Annual event. Watch Morris
tragic consequences. Theatre Royal,
or
boxoffice@cirencester.co.uk Modern British Art Exhibition, Dancers in the Market Place,
November 30-December 5. 01225
including John Piper, Eric Gill and listen to folk artistes and enjoy
448 844 or
www.theatreroyal.org.uk
SWINDON Anita Klein. Classic and seasonal a picnic in the Amphitheatre,
The Eva Cassidy Story – Over the prints and paintings from some of take your children to a 12
BRISTOL
Rainbow. A compelling award- Britain’s best-loved artists. Wetpaint instrument musical workshop in
We Will Rock You. The phenomenal
winning musical which tells the life Gallery, The Old Chapel, 14, London the New Brewery Arts, enter a
musical by Queen and Ben Elton.
story of this legendary artist, Road, November 19-December 19. perfectly preserved World War 2
Includes 32 of Queen’s classic hits.
following Eva’s life through dramatic 01285 644990 or Air Raid shelter. See how life
Bristol Hippodrome, September
scenes and stunning live renditions
www.wetpaintgallery.co.uk was like behind bars in the old
15-October 31. 0844 847 2341 or
of her music. Wyvern Theatre, Lock-Up. Join a guided walk
www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
September 24-26. 01793 524 481 STROUD along the route of the old
or
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk Di’s Dolls Textile Art Exhibition. This Thames & Severn Canal. Enjoy
English National Ballet present
is the first exhibition of textile art by traditional food in the special
Gisselle, a tale of innocence,
My Fair Lady. Swindon’s Premier local group Di’s Dolls. The exhibition Farmer's Market and find out
betrayal and the redemptive power
Musical Theatre Company perform includes quilts, wall hangings and what it would have been like to
of true love. Bristol Hippodrome,
one of the best loved musicals of all smaller stitched items; the body of be a 17th century Quaker. Stroll
November 3-8. 0844 847 2341
time. Wyvern Theatre, the work is diverse and colourful round some of Cirencester's
October 22-31. 01793 524 481 or and includes some pieces based on fine historic churches; which
CHELTENHAM
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk each individual’s interpretation of one has a spire? What is the
The Sensational 60s Experience
the theme ‘Hanging by a thread’. significance of the Blue Boy?
featuring The Tremeloes, The
Subscription Rooms George Street, Can you find the platform of the
Marmalade and The Dreamers.
September 15-19, 10am-5pm. Old Town Station? Where is
Experience a night true to the era
01453 760900 there a splendidly restored
with three of the most popular
Victorian ballroom? Walk across
bands of the 60s. Town Hall,
fields from the College Farm to
September 25, 7.30pm.
the mysterious Tunnel House.
0844 576 2210 or
Follow the Heritge Hare Trail,
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
Exhibitions
using your Heritage Passport to
compete for a prize. Enjoy
The Animals & Friends with special
browsing in the Heritage
guest Spencer Davis. Two of the
Antiques and Craft Markets.
‘60s legendary and most influential
artists come together, ‘live’ on Events
Visit Cirencester's many
individual character shops and
stage to celebrate their incredible
cafes hidden around each
catalogue of hits. Town Hall,
CHELTENHAM
corner. Look for the special
September 17, 7.30pm
Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
promotions under the I love
0844 576 2210
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this
Cirencester's Heritage banner.
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
year, the literature festival offers
10th-13th September
events involving more than 400
www.heritageopendays.org.uk,
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour
CHELTENHAM
writers and other speakers over ten
www.cirenhistory.org.uk
Dreamcoat. Magical family musical
Annual Exhibition by Gloucestershire
days. Contributors will be examining
starring Craig Chalmers as Joseph.
based artist Michael B Edwards,
literature, history, politics and
Everyman Theatre, September 8-13.
known for his sweeping Cotswold
medicine that provoke debate and
01242 572573 or
landscape paintings. Martin’s
looking at events that changed the
www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Gallery, Imperial House, Montpellier
course of history and people's lives
Parade, September 26-October 10.
in the past six decades. New
Gallery open Wednesday-Saturday,
theatre and visual arts displays are
11am-6pm. 01242 526044 or
also on the programme, plus street
12 COTSWOLDESSENCE | SEPTEMBER ~ NOVEMBER 2009
www.cotswoldessence.co.uk
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