Heron - Theatre Archive 2011/12

PAST THEATRE PRODUCTIONS 2011/12

Friday 16th September	Hercules and after . . . . . . Chris, owner of the Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth, visits us once more, to speak of life following the success of her book "Hercules & the Farmer's Wife". She will introduce the work of Karen Wallbank, 'the Farmers Wife' and much else besides - so who knows what may happen! Karen will be joining us for this interesting evening. Chris Wadsworth
Saturday 17th September	Queen of the Keyboard Elizabeth is an award-winning performer with a delightful style and playing technique and has received the North West Organist of the Year award. Trained by John Broadbent, son of the famous Ernest Broadbent, on her amazing instrument she entertains her audience with captivating performances of works from the light classics to exciting marches, providing a varied concert programme, to suit all tastes. Elizabeth Harrison
Friday 7th October	Great Expectations Adrian Preater's new, innovative adaptation of one of Dickens' greatest novels. With all the comedy, mystery, violent melodrama, suspense and poignancy of the original, it tells of Pip's journey from boy to man seeking to discover who he is and find his place in an inhospitable world. A story of love and loss, of guilt and shame, of fear and courage, with some of the most vivid and memorable characters in all of English literature. Hotbuckle Productions
Sunday 16th October at 2.30pm	Chamber Music Series A Piano Recital By Geordie Campbell & Jackie Campbell Sonata in A Major, Op. XVII, No. 5 J.C.Bach Sonata in E Flat Major, K. 282 Mozart Venetian Boat Song, Op. 30, No. 6 Mendelssohn Prelude in A Flat, No. 26 Chopin Nocturne in C Sharp Minor, Op. Post. Chopin Moto Perpetuo Elias Chinese Folk Song No. 1 Stevenson Sonata, Op. 10, No. 2 Beethoven Gigue From French Suite No. 5 in G Major J.S.Bach 'La Fileuse' Raff 'Black Keys' Study, Op. 10, No. 5 Chopin Concert Study No. 3, Un Sospiro Liszt Toccata Absil Chetham's School of Music
Friday 28th October	Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour Before slipping into well-earned retirement, Sherlock Holmes has prevailed upon his long-time companion Dr Watson, his landlady Mrs Hudson and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard to join him in a farewell tour of the British Isles. Together they will re-visit one of his most baffling unrecorded cases, which, shrouded in secrecy until now, has finally been approved by the government for public disclosure. Angus & Ross
Friday 11th November	Roll Out The Beryl Elaine Pantling brings a rich menu of theatre, pleasantry and humour to the table that celebrates the late great British Comedy Actress, Beryl Reid. A meal is prepared live on stage; a starter, main course and then something naughty but nice! You will be introduced to some of Beryl's best loved characters and a few extras on the side, with some lucky members of the audience being invited to taste the delights on Beryl's table. LaurieLorry Theatre Co
Sunday 20th November at 2.30pm	Chamber Music Series Peter Moore trombone the youngest ever BBC Young Musician of the Year is joined by his colleagues Sam Burrows oboe Emily Earl violin Fingal Plumpton guitar Lucy Vallis voice Ronan Whittern bassoon Nicholas Oliver accompanist Chetham's School of Music
Thursday to Saturday 24th/25th/26th November	Talking Heads How will middle-aged Graham cope with his mother's suspicious new man? Irene is not afraid to write what's on her mind but what happens when her interfering ways land her in serious trouble? And just how far is aspiring actress Lesley prepared to go for the fame she desperately craves? As ever, Alan Bennett's talent for exploring the personality and life histories of his different characters never fails. The Company
Friday 16th December	Oh, Whistle . . . . . . Over a century after their first publication, M. R. James's "Ghost Stories of an Antiquary" remain the most admired supernatural tales in the English language. The author himself performed them to friends at Christmas in King's College, Cambridge. Now R M Lloyd Parry brings two of the eeriest and most entertaining back to life - 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, my Lad' considered by many to be his masterpiece and 'The Ash Tree' - spine chilling! Nunkie Productions
Friday 20 January	Delovely: The Music of Cole Porter Featuring the very best of Cole Porter, Janet - at the piano, accompanied by David Seidel on bass and Chuck Morgan on guitar and ukulele, performs memorable favourites, including, I Get a Kick Out of You, Night and Day, Love For Sale and many more . . . . . her understanding of these classics is described as equal to that of those legendary greats, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Blossom Dearie The Janet Seidel Trio
Saturday 21 January	That Old Black Magic - The Songs of Johnny Mercer Janet presents a show first performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre and the Recital Room at Glasgow City Halls in 2011. As well as founding Capitol Records, Johnny Mercer wrote a great variety of songs as both lyricist and composer. His collaborators included Henry Mancini, and Hoagy Carmichael, with whom he had the early hit Lazy Bones, performed this evening with many others, including Blues in the Night, Come Rain or Come Shine and Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home The Janet Seidel Trio
Sunday at 2.30pm 5 February	Music from Manchester Two students, currently studying under the renowned Scottish pianist Murray McLachlan perform a variety of solo piano works, in our continuing series of matinee recitals Yuanfan Yang - born in Edinburgh in 1997 he is a prize winner in a number of competitions as well as receiving the Walter Todds Bursary at the 2010 BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition. He has performed concertos with some of Britain's leading orchestras and is also a prolific composer. Iyad Sugaher - born in Amman in 1993 he was awarded a scholarship to the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, but decided to accept a place at Chetham's. He has performed concertos with the European Union Youth Orchestra, the Prague Youth Orchestra and the combined Amman and Cairo Symphony Orchestras. Chetham's School of Music
Friday/Saturday 10/11 February	The Fitzrovia Radio Hour Fitzrovia recreate the unique spirit of 1940's radio plays and brilliantly evoke a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism and stiff upper lips. Their brand new show is performed with cut-glass theatricality blending homage and satire, as they mix the chauvinist attitudes of 1940s Britain with sharp, contemporary humour to produce a heady comic cocktail. Sound effects are created live throughout, with a plethora of materials. Rippingly good fun! The Fitzrovia Radio Hour

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