COTSWOLD What’s On SEPT, OCT & NOV 2013
5-9. 01242 572573
everymantheatre.org.uk
Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet. Ballet classics for the whole family at the Everyman Theatre, November 12-14. Box office as above.
Dance and
BATH Our House – The Madness Musical. Touching tale of life and love, heartbreak and comedy, right and wrong, set in London’s Camden Town in the mid 1980s. Featuring all the hit songs of Madness. Theatre Royal, October 21-26. 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.
org.uk
BRISTOL RAF in Concert Encore! A Salute to the Dambusters Generation. Enjoy a rousing evening of musical entertainment with the Band of the RAF Regiment, the Band of the RAF College plus the big band sound of Swing Wing as they salute the camaraderie and fortitude embodied by men and women from the Dambusters Generation on the 70th anniversary of the famous Second World War raid. Colston Hall, November 27, 7.30pm.
www.colstonhall.org
Ghost. Based on the smash-hit film, Ghost The Musical comes to the Bristol Hippodrome for three weeks, from August 27-September 14. 0844 871 3012
www.atgtickets.com/bristol.
Evita. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular musical takes to the stage at the Hippodrome from October 7-12. Starring Marti Pellow as Che. Box office as above.
Cats. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Smash-hit musical returns to the Bristol Hippodrome for two weeks only. October 15-26. Box office as above.
CHELTENHAM Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. A brand new re-staged version of the classic American Frontier dance musical, starring Sam Attwater and Helena Blackman. Everyman Theatre, November
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CIRENCESTER Cantores Concert, Cirencester Parish Church, November 16, 7.30pm. The Cantores programme with John Wright (organ) includes works by Finzi, Leighton, Parry, Pavel Lukaszewski, Goricki and Lauridsen. For further information visit:
www.cantores. net
Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Cirencester Choral Society for their 150th anniversary perform Elijah, Cirencester Parish Church, November 30, 7.30pm.
www.cirencester-choral-soc.org. uk
SHERSTON Music lovers are in for a real treat in Sherston church on September 13, at 7.30pm when Music for Awhile, directed by Margaret Faultess returns to play more music by Bach and his circle. Tickets are £15 from Sherston Post Office. Generous sponsorship by the Cecil King Memorial Foundation means all ticket sales benefit the church.
STROUD Gloucestershire based multi- award winning, original folk- fusion outfit The Roving Crows are performing at Lansdown Hall on Friday, September 6. The Crows fuse folk, ska, reggae and klezmer in a unique and energetic performance. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets available from Kanes Records in Stroud and via
www.rovingcrows.com
Stroud Blues Festival. Stroud plays host to some of the most exciting and innovative blues musicians in a one day extravaganza. Subscription Rooms, George Street, October 26. 01453 760900
www.stroudbluesfestival.co.uk
OXFORD The Foxstock Music Festival. Over 30 hours of free music spread over four days during the August Bank Holiday weekend. An easy-going long weekend of great music, that
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attracts families and friends alike, held in an idyllic riverside location. The Fox at Barrington OX18 4TB. Free music festival.
www.foxstock.
co.uk
Events
CHELTENHAM The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2013. A celebration of award-winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and international star names at various venues in Cheltenham, October 4-13. 0844 576 7979
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
The Open. Three days of quality jump racing at Prestbury Park, November 15-17. The biggest and most important meeting of the first half of the jump season. Gates open at 10am on Friday and Saturday and 11am on Sunday. Under 18s admitted free on all three days. 0844 579 3003
www.cheltenham.co.uk/ fixtures/the-open
Petticoat Fair in aid of Wellchild. This fabulous event includes 40s and 50s inspired vintage stalls and retro themed workshops. Entry will include access to free workshops (including vintage crafts and 40s and 50s hair and beauty) as well as being able to browse around high quality vintage stalls which will encompass vintage fashion, replica vintage, textiles, art, jewellery and more. You are also invited to take part in the Vintage charity shop and bring along any vintage items you wish to donate to raise funds for WellChild. The Tithe Barn, Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Sunday, September 1, 11am-4pm. Admission is £5, all proceeds going to WellChild, the national charity for sick children. The first 200 advance tickets receive a free goody bag. 0845 458 8171.
Giffords Circus
CIRENCESTER Giffords Circus - Lucky 13! A glamorous show about family, gypsies, superstition, magic and mystery. The
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show has been touring through towns and villages of the South West throughout the summer and ends in Cirencester. Stratton Meadow, September 12-22. 0845 459 7476
www.giffordscircus.com
Moulin Rouge. Black tie event - dine, dance and be entertained by the Flamingo Feathers, The Abstracts, Ethemia, ArcMagic. Also charity auction, grand raffle and disco. Ingleside House, Beeches Road, September 28, 7pm. All proceeds to Great Western Air Ambulance. Entrance by ticket only £65 available from www.
mrcharityevent.co.uk
Ready Steady Cook Live! The long-awaited tour of the UK’s most successful TV cookery show, will be travelling to Swindon in November. Executive chef Lesley Waters will head up the celebrity chefs and joining her on stage will be TV chef favourite Tony Tobin with Russell Grant as Host. Wyvern Theatre, November 13 and 14. 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.
org.uk
WINCHCOMBE Tudor Fun Day at Sudeley Castle. Enjoy archery, falconry display, minstrels and circus skills in this special day for children. There is also an interactive nature trail and an adventure playground with a fort complete with zip wire, slide and towers. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, September 22, 10.30am- 4.30pm. 01242 604244 www.
sudeleycastle.co.uk
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