Heron - Theatre Archive 2010

PAST THEATRE PRODUCTIONS 2010

Friday/Saturday 15/16th January	Stop Press SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS Two tales by H.E.Bates, one adapted from his autobiography, recalling the joy and pain of teenage passion; the other a poignant tale of scandal, murder, and press hysteria brought to us by Graham Padden
Sunday 7th February	Scherzo Brass Founded in 2006, this exciting brass quartet continues our matinee series in association with the Royal Northern College of Music. They have enjoyed remarkable success, establishing themselves as one of the country's leading young ensembles. They won the British Open Quartet Champions title in 2007 and the prestigious Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Competition in 2008. This is brass music playing of the highest quality performed in a manner to surprise and delight you. Royal Northern College of Music
Friday/Saturday 12/13th February	The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Changed my Life for Ever Two Tribute Wannabees, Bob & Eric, meet at an audition that may be their last chance of fame, only a song away from their dreams coming true. Combining humour, nostalgia & sadness that will touch the hearts of anyone growing up from the 60s to the present, reflecting on rock & pop trivia, life in a struggling band & terminal illness. Pat Abernethy & Dave Marsden transform themselves into two humorous losers chasing their particular dream at the bottom end of the music industry. Isosceles/Useful Idiots
Friday/Saturday 26/27th February	Talbot House During the Great War, Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium, a few short miles behind the front line, became a haven for thousands of allied troops - a 'home from home' where they enjoyed some home comforts and remembered the men that they really were. Run by a diminutive chaplain named Tubby Clayton, Talbot House became known by its army signaller's code of Toc H and ultimately would be the inspiration for the association with that name. This play recreates its humour, music and wonderful atmosphere. Beyond Eternity Promotions
Friday/Saturday 5/6th March	Tartuffe by Moliere Lancaster Footlights recently presented the amateur premiere of this brand new sparkling and witty version of Moliere's greatest classic farce by Roger McGough at The Grand, Lancaster following it's triumphant premiere at the Liverpool Playhouse, as a major part of Liverpool's 2008 City of Culture celebrations. Tartuffe appears a beacon of piety and in the home of wealthy merchant Orgon has his feet firmly under the table. But all is not as it seems and as Orgon becomes more enraptured the whole city is chattering. Is he a friend, a fraud, a miracle or a hypocrite? Lancaster Footlights
Friday 12th March	Travels With My Video Camera Chris Abram is a local, internationally renowned, heritage film maker, currently recording the heritage and beauty of the Lune Valley and the Morecambe Bay area. He will be showing extracts from his award winning films, including his world travels and will also preview his, soon to be completed, 'Morecambe Bay - Our Heritage', including some priceless historical footage. This highly entertaining raconteur, [he admits that he never knows what he is going to say until he says it], skilled cameraman and director is sure to provide an enjoyable evening. Chris Abram
Friday/Saturday 19/20th March <	A Village Life Toby and Jessica want a different life for their children, away from the carbon monoxide and blade-carrying gangs of the capital. They dream of moving to the idyllic village Toby remembers from childhood holidays with his Grandma. But when Toby meets a girl with a gun in his new front garden he realises there's more to village life than he'd imagined! A serious comedy by Mary Cooper "A Village Life" takes a hard penetrating look at rural life in Northumberland today. Northumberland Theatre Co.
Saturday 27th March	The Ludus Youth Dance Company These young and talented dancers are auditioned annually, many from the thirteen youth dance groups that Ludus run across the county of Lancashire. They create new work as they rehearse, alongside Ludus Dance artists and resident choreographers. They also have the opportunity through intensive rehearsal when the company works with visiting choreographers, to make new and exciting dance pieces, some of which they will present at this performance. Ludus Dance
Friday/Saturday 16/17th April	The Joy of Politics The Black Sheep invite you to an evening of lies, damn lies and silly Whigs! If you love "Yes Minister", the New Statesman and The Now Show, you'll love this irreverent romp through the corridors of power and Quangos. From the Magna Carta to this morning's headlines they pledge to deliver a manifesto of mirth that's guaranteed to bring down the house, updated daily with topical jokes and satirical sketches - so they say 'Order! Order!' order your tickets today! The Joy of Politics - it's completely parli-mental! The Black Sheep
2.00pm Sunday ONLY 25th April	Twelfth Day Catriona Price, violin and Esther Swift, harp bring a different slant, from their time at the Royal Northern College of Music, to this matinee concert as they accompany each other in a mixture of traditional items and songs and tunes they have written themselves. This vibrant young duo have entranced audiences around the UK with music that can be fast and furious yet subdued, playful yet reflective, mixing everything from Scottish folk music to jazz, opera and anything in between! The Royal Northern College of Music
Friday/Saturday 30th April/1st May	Five in a Bar Brought together in 1998 by friendship and the sheer joy of singing in harmony 'Five in a Bar' have since performed across the North West of England singing their a cappella arrangements of a wide variety of music from folk & traditional to contemporary classics & blues. Their songs are chosen using their guiding maxim "songs of meaning sung with feeling" making them their own by improvising harmonies and arrangements appreciated by a wide range of audiences Five in a Bar
Friday ONLY 21st May	The Absolution Saxophone Quartet In a few short years this quartet have achieved more than some groups do in an entire career and due to their recent successes in winning the Trevor Wye Memorial Prize and RNCM Chamber Music Grand Prize, they are recognised as the college's leading chamber music group. They head the way in expanding the repertoire for saxophone quartet, successfully premiering over fifteen full scale works in the past two years and are awaiting completion of two new commissions The Royal Northern College of Music
Friday 18th June Betham Church	Soloists from Chetham's School of Music Concert Friends of Beetham Church and The Heron Theatre will jointly promote a concert in Beetham Church, featuring soloists from Chetham's School of Music in Manchester. Chetham's is the largest specialist Music School in the UK, the only Music School based in the North of England and is at the forefront of music education in Britain and Europe. Their students regularly appear in the final stages of BBC's Young Musician competition and many are members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. The soloists featured in this concert are all senior students and an evening of high quality music is anticipated.

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