Summer Concert:-‘Swing Along the Prom’
Saturday 13th July
Abbots Bromley School, Abbots Bromley near Rugeley. Post Code WS15 3BW.
With the school theatre’s large audience capacity (up to 400), excellent acoustics and the return of Russian concert pianist, Tanya Hilton, this concert is a ‘must go to’ event! This will be the second time that Tanya has joined us for a very special event. The first being our ‘Moscow to Manhattan’ concert at Uttoxeter Town Hall in July 2006.
Little Theatre Company presents:
PIAF
by Pam Gems
From the streets of Paris to worldwide fame, Edith Piaf continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary life. Piaf charts the life of one of the 20th century’s greatest singers vividly capturing the glamour and squalor, the rise and fall of this complex, fragile and enigmatic performer. Marking the 50th anniversary since her death, this powerful play, which contains some strong language and adult scenes, features some of Edith Piaf’s greatest songs (La Vie en Rose, Hymne a l’amour and Non Je Ne Regrette Rien).
Tuesday 25th- Saturday 29th June
7.30pm each evening plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
£8 (£7 concessions).
Concessions available Tuesday to Thursday only
Brewhouse Box Office 01283 508100
Library Club
This month, our Monday morning Library Club meets on Monday 3rd June from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Come along to get some help choosing books and a chat over a cuppa.
Read All About It
Our new Wednesday afternoon book club takes place on Wednesday 5th June from 1:30pm – 2:30pm, so why not come and indulge your love of books? New members welcome.
Visually Impaired Users’ Day
Advice from RNIB Sat 8th June. 10 a.m -3.pm. Free entry
Help Yourself Day
We’re also holding an event on Saturday 29th June all about how technology can help you live an easier life. This again is free to drop into, and will take place from 10am – 3pm in the library foyer. There will be plenty of gadgets to browse and buy!
Reading Cafe
This month, we’re meeting on Tuesday 25th June for a chat about books you love with our friendly library staff. There’s n Oriental theme this month, with fiction from the Far East ready for the summer! Drop by from 10am – 12pm for free refreshments, free books, and some great ideas for what to read next.
Stephen Booth Author Event
We’re pleased to have a visit from top crime writer Stephen Booth on Thursday 27th June. He’ll be talking about his latest book Already Dead, released in June, and will bring some books to sell and sign. The event will start at 7pm and tickets will be £2 for library members or £3 for non-members.
Booksale
Our summer booksale starts on Saturday 1st June, so drop in then to grab a bargain! Adult Fiction and Children’s books will be on sale.
Thanks to PaulTovell for the info.
Due to events out of our control, it is with regret that I inform you that our “Come & Sing” Event on Saturday June 8 has been cancelled. We hope to rearrange the “Come & Sing” event for September or October 2013 and will inform you as soon as a new date/venue has been confirmed.
Thank you for your support of Uttoxeter Choral Society.
We apologise for any inconvenience the cancellation may have caused you. It was a decision we did not take lightly, but issues with the venue made it impossible for us to go ahead with the event.
Best Wishes,
Alexandra Scanlon
Uttoxeter Choral Society
Tuesday 4th June
Bloodline & White Swan
Presented by Stephanie Parrott/ARAD School of Dance & Theatre
A brand new adventure! Featuring live music and dance composed and played by Ashley Morgan with dancers from Stephanie Parrott school of dance. Followed by a ballet created by Stephanie Parrott ARAD.
7.00pm£7.50 Brewhouse Auditorium
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Thursday 6th June
Mercia Events Limited presents:
Live House, featuring ‘Trouble with Tuesday’
‘Trouble with Tuesday’, from Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, are an energetic, original indie pop rock band. They are quickly establishing themselves appearing at numerous festivals including London’s Surface and Big Tree festivals. Their EP entitled “Strong Enough”, released last year, has now become a regular feature on many radio stations in the South and the band are now heading North to let more live music fans enjoy their energy and sound. Look out for their new EP “Stages and Ages” due to be released in the spring of 2013.
8.00pm. £8.50 (Students £7.50 with a valid student card)
Brewhouse (Open) Auditorium
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Saturday 8th June
Amy Wadge & Pete Riley
Come to this show and you will understand why Amy Wadge And Pete Riley command huge respect from the international music industry.
Amy’s reputation is such, that she writes both with and for other artists, most notably among them in recent times, double Brit Award winning artist Ed Sheeran. Together they co-wrote the EP, Songs I wrote with Amy and a number of other songs including, Gold Rush, which features on the Deluxe Edition of Ed’s million selling debut album, +.
Pete Riley has quality and pedigree, envied by many, which lead to him being invited to join Edwin McCain’s band in the USA. During this time, he co-wrote three successful albums. Since then Pete has been writing/recording and producing with many different artistes worldwide. These include Edwin McCain, Narada Michael Walden, Maia Sharp, Angie Aparo, Kevin Kinney, Henry Priestman (The Christians), Deadmono and most recently Amy Wadge.
8.00pm.£10, £9 in advance. Brewhouse Bar
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Thursday 13th-Saturday 15th June
Burton Operatic presents:
Spring into Summer
The concert will feature a selection of songs from a variety of shows and will also include a section of popular music including When I’m 64, Fields of Gold, Moon River, Bridge over troubled Water
7.30pm. £10.00 per ticket. Brewhouse Auditorium
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Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd June
Celebrating Dance
An opportunity for children from St Wystan’s School, Repton, Towerview Primary School and Springfield Junior School, to showcase their dance work. Don’t miss out on this popular show, book early to avoid disappointment.
Fri 7.00pm, Sat 3.00pm. £10 (£8.50 concessions)
Please note: tickets must be paid for at time of booking.
Brewhouse Auditorium
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Tuesday 25th- Saturday 29th June
Little Theatre Company presents:
PIAF
by Pam Gems
From the streets of Paris to worldwide fame, Edith Piaf continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary life. Piaf charts the life of one of the 20th century’s greatest singers vividly capturing the glamour and squalor, the rise and fall of this complex, fragile and enigmatic performer. Marking the 50th anniversary since her death, this powerful play, which contains some strong language and adult scenes, features some of Edith Piaf’s greatest songs (La Vie en Rose, Hymne a l’amour and Non Je Ne Regrette Rien).
7.30pm each evening plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
£8 (£7 concessions).
Concessions available Tuesday to Thursday only
Brewhouse Auditorium
Thanks to James Shaw for the info.
If you can’t help humming along to Madama Butterfly in the shower or whistling a bit of Bizet as you walk the dog, why not join Uttoxeter Choral Society for a day and learn to sing some of the most well-known and best loved Opera Choruses?
Singers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Uttoxeter on 8th June to form a scratch choir alongside regular members of the Choral Society. The day will include a workshop with Vocal Coach Louise Crane to help you make the most of your voice and will culminate in an informal performance. Singers will be led by the Choral Society’s talented conductor, Anthony Rose, through a range of popular choruses from Verdi to Wagner. An ability to read music would be an advantage as singers will be working from vocal scores to learn and perform the pieces during the day.
Uttoxeter Choral Society, celebrating its 130th anniversary this season, is one of the oldest societies in the country with a continuous record of making music. Choir member Alexandra Scanlon said, “The choir has such a great atmosphere with members from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds. It’s a great place to meet people and to enjoy singing together as a group.”
Tickets for the day are available from the choir’s website www.uttoxeterchoralsociety.co.uk or from the box office on 01283 732858 priced at £15 to include music hire and vocal coaching.
Thanks to Alexandra Scanlon for the info.
The Mellow Dramatics present
14th to 18th May 2013
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm
(plus Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm)
The hit West End musical which is making its midlands debut promises to be a devilishly good show!
The story is based around three best friends Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, and Sukie Rougemont who are desperately frustrated and bored by their mundane lives in the little town of Eastwick. They all have one shared desire – to find the ‘perfect man’ who comes to life in the form of a charismatic and charming stranger, a ‘devil’ of a character, Darryl Van Horne. Using his powers he seduces each of the women in turn, he teaches them how to tap into their feelings in a way they never thought they could, and further expand the powers they have locked within, although their new unorthodox lifestyle reaps scandal throughout the town.
As these powers become more sinister and events begin to spiral out of control, the women come to realise that Darryl’s influence is destructive and he’s corrupting everyone he comes into contact with. The witches with their new found strength resolve to exile Darryl from their lives and rid Eastwick of his hold for good…..
…..But is it too late?
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BREWHOUSE BOX OFFICE 01283 508100
Thanks to Natalie Summers for the info.
I am a playwright from Burton who has had a modicum of success with two of my plays that I have taken to the Buxton fringe festival in recent years.
I am sure you have read in the local press about young man, Ben Thompson, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and has been supported throughout by the Teenage Cancer Trust. In order to help this charity continue with their valuable work, I am putting on “Joe” at the Brewhouse on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September with proceeds being donated to them.
“Joe” follows what happens to Shirley (nee Valentine’s) husband when he discovered she’d left him for a Hellenistic idyll.
I am searching for four actors to play :
Joe – mid forties;
Bernadette – the landlady of the local to whom he pours out his woes, about the same age;
Brian – Joe and Shirley’s gay, artistic son early to mid twenties;
Millandra – their forthright daughter, somewhat like her mother used to be in her early twenties.
If any of your members feel that they would like to take part and help me with this worthwhile cause auditions will be at the New Baptist Church, Derby Street, Burton on Trent between 1900-2200 on Thursday 6 June and rehearsals will be on a Thursday evening from 11 July to 19 September.
I can be contacted by email at genieoutthebottle@hotmail.co.uk or by mobile on 07875648562
I look forward to hearing from you in anticipation.
Regards
Jeannie Jordan
Tuesday 14th- Saturday 18th May
Mellow Dramatics present
The Witches of Eastwick
The story is based around three
best friends Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart and Sukie Rougemont who are desperately frustrated and bored by their mundane lives in the little town of Eastwick. They all have one shared desire – to find the ‘perfect man’ who comes to life in the form of a charismatic and charming stranger, a ‘devil’ of a character, Darryl Van Horne. Using his powers he seduces each of the women in turn, he teaches them how to tap into their feelings in a way they never thought they could, and further expand the powers they have locked within. As these powers become more sinister and events begin to spiral out of control, the women come to realize that Darryl’s influence is destructive and he’s corrupting everyone he comes into contact with. The witches with their new found strength resolve to exile Darryl from their lives and rid Eastwick of his hold for good… But is it too late?
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm (plus Saturday Matinee
at 2.30pm)
Tuesday & Saturday matinee: £10
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: £12
5 for the price of 4 offer on Tues, Weds, Thurs and Sat matinee
Brewhouse Auditorium
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Friday 24th May
Folk at The Brewhouse
Burton Soroptimists present
Folk at the Brewhouse in aid of Parkinson’s UK
Hand On Heart return to the Brewhouse for an evening of British traditional music mixed with more contemporary songs, all delivered with fun and humour. Nina Szifris and Mike Scott have been entertaining folk music audiences across the UK for the last 25 years. Playing mandocello, guitar and bodhran they produce music which has harmony and a modern Celtic feel, sometimes gentle songs, then driving tunes.
At this special event, they will once again, be joined by Jonathan Trout and Joy Gravestock on violins, piano and vocals.
7.30pm £8 Brewhouse Bar
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Saturday 25th May
Jennifer Crook with Beth Porter
Presented by mADhOUSE music
A former BBC Young Tradition Award Finalist, Jennifer is an acknowledged virtuoso of the lever harp and no stranger to Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios recording on “Gifted Women of the World” and for international stars like Susanna Baca, Joji Hirota and Mercury Award winner Susheela Raman. As well as playing on numerous CD’s, she has gained live work as varied as the English National Opera, to the dance/folk fusion of festival favourites Elephant Talk. In 2009 she was invited to join Eddi Reader on stage at the Cambridge Folk Festival.
Two weeks later her inventive harp playing caught the attention of Snow Patrol who asked her to join the band on electric harp and backing vocals throughout their “Reworked” tour.
8.00pm £10 (£9 in advance) Brewhouse Bar
To book tickets and for more information call the Box Office on 01283 508100, or call in at
Brewhouse, Union Street, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB
Thanks to James Shaw for the info.
Burton Library Future Events
Library Club
This month our Monday morning Library Club meets on Monday 13th May from 9:30am – 12pm. Come along to get some help choosing your books and a chat over a cuppa.
Adult Leaners’ Week 18-24th May
This year ‘s selection of inspiring and exciting events include 3 family history workshops, a brooches and beads jewellery making taster, and a bat talk at Barton. All events are free.
Reading Cafe
This month, we’re meeting on Tuesday 28th May for a chat about books you love with our friendly library staff. Drop by from 10am – 12pm for free refreshments, free books, and some great ideas for what to read next.
Stephen Booth Author Event
We’re pleased to have a visit from top crime writer Stephen Booth on Thursday 27th June. He’ll be talking about his latest book Already Dead, released in June, and will bring some books to sell and sign. The event will start at 7pm and tickets will be £2 for library members or £3 for non-members.
Regular Events
IT Buddies
Our IT Buddies offer a free one-to-one service if you’re struggling to use a computer. Even if there’s just one thing you struggle with, like setting up a junk folder for your email account to get rid of those spam emails, our volunteers can sit with you for up to an hour, going at your pace. Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with a drop-in session for anyone on Tuesday at 2:00pm.
Job Club
Our library job club meets from 10:00am – 12:00pm on a Tuesday in the library. With support on-hand to help you fill in the CV, look for a job to go for, prepare for interviews, and pick up some computer skills to do all the above, this is a popular and buzzing club in a mutually supportive environment.
Baby Bounce
These free sessions for children run twice a week during term time, on a Tuesday 10:15 – 10:45am and on a Friday 11:15 – 11:45am. Great for little ones to enjoy nursery rhymes, singing and bouncing along with everyone!
Toddler Time
This happens on a Wednesday morning during term time, from 9:30 – 10:15am. Pre-school toddlers can come and enjoy stories, and then choose some books of their own to take!
Family History Group
For all those budding genealogists, this free group next meets in the library on Thursday 16th May from 11am – 12pm. Come along if you’re getting stuck with your research or you want to know how to begin!
ACL courses
We regularly run 5-week long computer courses through our Adult and Community Learning Service. These run on different days of the week in 2 hour blocks, and happen six times a year. If you’ve never used a computer before and would like to learn, or if you’d like some confidence using your new laptop, then please ask about these FREE courses.
Monday Writers
Our creative writing group meets in the library every Monday afternoon from 1:15 to 3:30pm. They welcome anyone over 19 writing in any genre. See their website for more details.
Cafe and Wi-fi
Finally, two things the library always has going on: Firstly our fantastic cafe, Bookuccinos, within the building but fronting onto the Washlands and safe play area outside. And last but not least, the excellent Wi-fi facility, which means you can bring your laptop or smartphone in and connect to our fast Internet network from anywhere in the library for as long as you like, at no cost at all.
Thanks to Paul Tovell for the info.