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Monday 6 September - Saturday 30 OctoberA Population of RabbitsAre patterns inherent in nature or is it inherent in the human experience to identify patterns? Is there a similarity, a set of rules, to the movement of everything- from planets to gear mechanisms? What are the motivations of control and manipulation in the act of making, gardening, stacking and sorting? In approaching these questions, we have brought together Jonathan Diorio, Deborah Feiler, Gemma Land, Veronique Maria and Paul Matosic to exhibit their works, which may go some way to provoke conclusions. Free Entry Open Monday-Friday, 10am-4.30pm
(Also open most Saturdays- please call box office for confirmation 01635 244246)
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Saturday 25 September 8pmTony McPhee and the GroundhogsFormed in 1963, the Groundhogs were among the first British bands to play what is now commonly called blues-rock. The name , taken from a John Lee Hooker song, took on new meaning when they toured with the legendary bluesman later the following year. Over the more than fifty years that have followed, their cult status has been unshakeable and though their greatest chart success came in the early seventies, they continue to recruit new fans throughout the world. Tony McPhee recently featured in BBC4's Blues at the BBC series.
"A journey through the mists of time, back to an era when heavy rock and the blues were welded together... Tony McPhee is an authentic cult hero, with echoes of the late Rory Gallagher" The Times
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Saturday 2 October 8pmDry The River (plus Julian Tulk Band)Though officially just over a year old, Dry The River have already been featured on Radio 1, BBC Introducing, played a couple of Black Cab sessions and supporeted Vieux Farka Toure and Johnny Flynn on tour. Lead singer Peter Liddle's candid falsetto has a sense of warmth and naivety - a long way from his angst driven vocals as the lead singer of Newbury's rock icons Tempers Idol. Its a similar point of departure for violinist Will Harvey, who also has roots in Newbury as the lead singer (and violinist) of Ska legends The JUnglists. Dry The River has been highlighted as a "next big thing" in a few places - Q, TimeOut, Radio 1...
"Beautifully fragile folk rock" Q
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Friday 8 October 8pmNow Playing... Patrick DuffRecommended by Dan at Phanton Limb The former Strangelove frontman spent a few years in the wilderness, travelling the world with WOMAD Festivals, collaborating with a variety of international artists. On his return, he wrote and recorded his debut solo album Luxury Problems (2005). His latest album, The Mad Straight Road was released in January 2010, which he describes as "a synthesis of some of the music that has shaped my life." "The most accomplished music he has created in a career spanning 20-odd years... there are beautiful outlaw hymns, coal-black fugitive pieces... songs with history and depth and spit and vinegar" Bristol Evening Post Tickets £7.50 BUY ONLINE
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Saturday 9 October 8pmAndrew O'NeillStand-up comedian, metalhead, amateur occultist, musician and hetrosexual tranvestite, Andrew has been a show-off since birth. Having just returned from Adelaide and New Zealand comedy festivals, Andrew is about to enjoy a trip closer to home, as he moves more into the mainstream, with appearances on Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and a host of panel shows on Radio 4. "One of the funniest comedians on the circuit at the moment... hitting new heights of comedic brilliance" Time Out Tickets £8 BUY ONLINE |
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Thursday 14 October 8pmWhole Lotta LedBeing the only full time, professional Led Zeppelin tribute band, approved by Jimmy Page and recently recommended by Classic Rock Magazine as one of the best tribute bands in the UK, Whole Lotta Led are about as good as it gets. They're a massively impressive live act in their own right, who have played over 1,000 live shows in their nine year history. Expect all the classics - Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog, etc, plus affectionate renditions of rarer material.
"Their gigs are all about the music, just like Led Zeppelin's were" Sunday Express
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Friday 15 October 8pmOysterbandWidely regarded as a national treasure, Oysterband have been making modern, folk-based British music since 1978. Acoustic at heart, sometimes intense, sometimes rocking, they've toured in 35 countries - festivals, concerts, bars, rallies, jails and more - and made 12 studio albums. They have worked with just about every great artist working in acoustic music - from June Tabor to The Handsome Family and describe their sound as: "music for the head, the heart and the trousers - and still improving the bottle." "An exceptional band" Guardian *** ONLY STANDING TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE - For seated tickets please call our box office 01635 244246 *** Tickets £14 advance (£16 door) BUY ONLINE |
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Friday 22 October 8pmChloe Hall TrioTouring in her native Australia since her teens, Chloe's never-ending world tour finally hits the UK with the release of her new album Outside. Chloe is an engaging, intriguing and charismatic performer, but it's the simple, undeniable quality of her songs that leave the listener with such an overwhelming emotion. Making up the Chloe Hall Trio tonight are two of Australia's finest musicians, bassist Chris Mildren and percussionist Teal Bain-Roben. "A young Nanci Griffith... heartwarming and magnificent!" The South Bank Show Tickets £10 (£8 discounts) BUY ONLINE |
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Saturday 23 October 8pmThe Reverend Peyton's Big Damn BandConsisting of washboard, bottleneck slide, a five-gallon bucket and kick drum, the Big Damn Band aren't huge but the sound is mighty. The Reverend (and Kentucky Colonel) is accompanied by his wife and distant cousin on songs routed in the blues tradition of hard-bitten reality and enduring optimism. Like Peyton's earliest influences - Charlie Patton and Bukka White - he sings about tough living with sincerity, from experience, replacing themes of cotton picking, smuggling and infidelity with songs about crystal meth, the evils of Wal-Mart, the cost of living and murder, as well as some uplifting numbers that celebrate rural life, offering renewed hope in hard times. "The band bring to their retro-fabricated rootsy Americana an utterly gripping compulsion..." Independent *** ONLY STANDING TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE - For seated tickets please call our box office 01635 244246 *** Tickets £10 BUY OLINE |
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Friday 29 October 8pmGyles Brandreth: the one to one showThey say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case its tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up. This is Brandreth unleashed on the stars he's known (one-to-one_ and the wicked ways of Westminster (no expenses spared). Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wordplay and hilarious name-dropping. "Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet" Daily Mail Tickets £16 BUY ONLINE |
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Saturday 30 October 11.30amGiraffes Can't DanceBased on the bestselling book by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, our favourite children's theatre company, Blunderbus return with another incredible show for the over fours. For those who don't know the story - Gerald the giraffe is not a good dancer and every year he dreads the great Jungle Dance. Then, one beautiful moonlit night, he discovers that when we're different, sometimes all we need is a different song to dance to. Told with bewitching music, breathtaking imagery and beautifully carved puppets, this uplifting tale of individuality promises to melt even the coldest of hearts. A funny, touching and triumphant story, written especially for children aged 4-7, and their adults, too!
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Friday 12 November 8pmFragileFormed in 1996 Fragile are the longest running UK performers of the classic and timeless music of YES. Past and present members have left their mark on the wider music scene in projects with YES members Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Alan White and Peter Banks, as well as with Marillion (and separately with Fish), Voyager, Bernie Marsden and more.l Over the last 12 years Fragile have performed throughout Europe including a series of now legendary shows with Steve Howe. In 2009 they appeared on the Richard & Judy show and later that year, played to 35,000 with Alan White as one of the highlights at the Mathew Street Festival in Liverpool. "A remarkable set of musicians who have set themselves a near almost impossible task and yet, succeed gloriously on every level" Standard *** ONLY STANDING TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE - For seated tickets please call our box office 01635 244246 *** Tickets £16 (£14 discounts) BUY ONLINE |
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Friday 19 November 8pmNow Playing... Dan ArboriseRecommended by Edward at Preston Reed As soon as you hear Dan Arborise sing you'll realise that the frequent comparisons to John Martyn and Nick Drake are fully justified. But make no mistake, Dan is very much a 21st century artist, drawing inspiration from artists as diverse as Brian Eno, John Fahey and Gong. His second album, recorded on the edge of Dartmoor, wasreleased last year to huge critical acclaim. He's certainly an acoustic artistic to keep an eye out for. "Inventive and mercurial... Acoustic guitar hymns of truth and beauty... beguiling, a quiet gem" Uncut Tickets £7.50 BUY ONLINE |
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Friday 26 November 8pmRobin Ince's Bad Book ClubTimeOut Comedy Award Winner 2006; Chortle Award Winner 2006, 2007, 2009; Observer Award Winner 2006; British Comedy Award Nominee 2006... with credentials like these it's suprising that Robin still needs an introduction. But the curator of Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People, co-creator of Radio 4's infinite Monkey Cage and stand-up comedy trailblazer - is back with a brand new show. Combining his twin passions, science and bad literature, the Bad Book Club clashes Cliff Richard biographies with evolutionary biology, Dutch astrology with books on how to pick up sexy girls, and Spiders From Mars are explained away as a scientific impossibility. "When someone writes a history of modern comedy, they should make room for Robin Ince" The Guardian Tickets £8 BUY ONLINE |
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Saturday 4 December 8pmGeno Washington, Jimmy James and the Ram Jam Band (plus Ukaye Ukes)Geno Washington is a legend. He enjoys cult status on the Soul, R&B and Northern Soul scenes, and an unsurpassable reputation as a live performer. He is electric on stage and his love of life makes him an inspiration to all who work with him. He has enjoyed tremendous chart success over the course of his fifty year career and today, Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band are as vital as ever when it comes to rocking the house. The ultimate showman and his super-tight band will fill any dance floor from the moment he steps upon it. "This is a man who knows how to keep his mojo working" The Guardian *** ONLY STANDING TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE - For seated tickets please call our box office 01635 244246 *** Tickets £13 advance (£15 door) BUY ONLINE |
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NOW BOOKINGCinderellaBallet Theatre UK's new production of the classical ballet, Cinderella, tells everybody's favourite rags-to-riches story. Prokofiev's uplifting score together with sumptuous costumes and sets conjure up the magical fantasy world of Cinderella perfectly.
Following the success of last year's beautiful production of The Nutcracker, Ballet Theatre UK return with a promise to enchant you with this fairytale production of breath taking beauty and delight. This ALL NEW production promises to be a highlight on the calendar of any dance fan.
"Excellent"- Oxford Times
"Magical... the dancers took us to fairy land and back. What an antidote to the everyday grey world"- Newbury Weekly News
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 December 7.30pm
Saturday18 December 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 19 December 1.30pm & 5pm
Tickets £16 (£13 discounts, £46 family)
BUY ONLINE: Thursday 7.30pm
EARLY BOOKING IS ADVISED
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NOW BOOKINGSaturday 7 May 2011, 7pmCor Meibion Morlais 2011Following last year's sell-out performance, Cor Meibion Morlais return to Arlington Arts with a new repertoire in support of MacMillan Cancer Support. Tickets £15 BUY ONLINE
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