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Now that’s what I call G&S!


THE Best.of G&S" is the self-


explanatoiy title of the annual May show by the Bamoldswick Gilbert and Sullivan Society.


Now the only society in the


area to regulariy preform works by Gilbert and Sullivan, they draw audiences - and performers — from a wide area, including Ribble Valley, to their twice-


yearly shows staged in May and November.


i i i This May's show promises a •


real treat for Gilbert and Sullivan fans, comprising some of the


best-known pieces from the pair's vast repertoire. It will include


songs from HMS Pinafore, loianthe. Yeomen of the Guard,


Gondoliers, Sorcerer, Mikado and Pirates of Penzance. The concert will also include


performances by the popular young Jane Wheeler dancers The show will be staged at Bamoldswick Civic Hall on May 17th, 18th and 19th at 7-30 p.rh. Tickets can be reserved by


phoning Brian Hartley on 01282 815724. ■


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IN a joint event on Wednesday May 2nd, Ribble Valley International Piano Week and Westholme Schooi Concert Series will stage


a special recital by international concert pianist Martin Roscoe at the Wesiholme Theatre.


The concert taking place at the


Blackburn school's own theatre, will feature a programme of


popular piano pieces - Beethoven's Pathetique sonata,.Schubert's much-loved sonata in B flat, Schumann's Arabesque and three pieces by Debussy. In addibon, Martin Roscoe will announce the line-up for the 2012 Ribble Valley


International Piano Week, which will run from July 8th to 14th. Director of Music at Westholme


school, Eric Millest, said: "Westholme had its biggest -


audience for the year at Martin's


concert in 2011. With more than 500 broadcasts and seven Prom


appearances to his credit, Martin Roscoe's CDs always receive great critical acclairti. "We are delighted to welcome


him back to play for us again in this joint concert with one of the


most exciUnig music festivals in


the classical music diaiy. Such an opportunity to hear Martin play in this, his 60th year, in his former home town of Blackburn is one not be missed by lovers of piano music and is sure to be popular and well attended."


Westholme's school orchestra


willprovide a prelude to the recital from 7-15 p.m. Tickets can be - booked online at www.rvipw.


org.uk or by post to: Spnngfield, Colton, Ulverston, Cumbna, IA12


8HE. Payment for postal bookings . must be by cheque, : payable to RVIPW;' D Tickets cost £12,ibf


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‘Miss Julie’ is a class act ...


REVIEW: "Miss Julie" at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, until May 12th. Box office: 0161 8339833.


Website: www.royalexchange.co.uk


SARAH Frankom's production of Strindberg's most notable play, "Miss Juiie", is totally engrossing for most of the time. The acting by Maxine Peake as the


beautiful but wayward aristocrat Julie is powerful, emotional and gripping. She conveys all the passion, vulnerability and mental instability of the character. She is well supported by Joe Armstrong


as Jean, her father's valet, sexually . attractive, resentful of his lower class origins and current role. As the long night of Midsummer's Eve in 1888 in Sweden progresses, the two come together. She is confused after the break-up of her


engagement. He has secretly desired her for years. His "fiance", the servant Kristin (Carla


Henry), views them both with a realistic scepticism. Midsummer's Eve is, I think, an important festival in Sweden. Well, with so many iong winters' nights and such a short summer, this is a night for iove and lust! Together Julie and Jean explore their eelings, desire and dreams. I am sorry to


use a joke I have used before, but this is yet another "Long Night's Journey into Da/'. There is a "Scandewegian" bleakness that IS popular today, but, perhaps, the full


impact of interclass relationships has


dated. (Strindberg's play caused a


scandal when first produced). Fevy of his other


plays have been produced in recent years. I would like to acknowledge the wonderful lighting by Johanna Town. The subtle change in the great construction above this incredible venue is very effective. I am looking forward to a complete change of tone with the Royal Exchange's next production of Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan". As my mother used to say, "from the subiime to the gorblimey!" Or vice


versa! It starts on May 16th. PIPPA MUNRO HEBDEN


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