Your guide to what’s on at Cheltenham Town Hall and Pittville Pump Room to December 2022

WHAT’S ON JULY - DECEMBER

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Cheltenham Town Hall : The bar will be open at least 45 minutes before the start of an event and during the interval. The Regency Café is open for select Main Hall events, opening at least 45 minutes before the start time of an event and during the interval.

Our bar and café serve hot and cold drinks as well as sandwiches, salads, wraps and cakes.

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Friday 1 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock music’s most influential bands, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert. This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live. Featuring top-flight musicians and complete with video projections, a stunning light show and of course, over two hours of incredible music.

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UK Pink Floyd Experience 2022

Tickets: £26.50 standard

Fanshawe African Sanctus and Chilcott: A Little Jazz Mass

Saturday 2 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Join Cheltenham Bach Choir, The BackBeat Percussion Quartet, the Beauregard Singers and Claire Rutter (soprano) in a thrilling performance of David Fanshawe’s African Sanctus. This will be coupled with a performance of Bob Chilcott’s very cool Little Jazz Mass along with other musical pieces.

Tickets: £20, £15 standard, £5 concessions

The James Bond Concert Spectacular 2022 Sunday 3 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The James Bond Concert Spectacular by Q The Music Show is widely regarded as the best tribute to the music of James Bond that has been produced. Formed in 2004 as the world’s first dedicated tribute to the music of 007, they have gone on to establish themselves with every Bond fan club around the world as the finest performances of the songs since the originals.

Tickets: £25 standard, £23 concessions

Wilko Johnson plus special guest John Otway Saturday 16 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Dr Feelgood guitarist and Game of Thrones executioner Ser Ilyn Payne, Wilko Johnson has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena, including the release of Blow Your Mind, his first album of new material in decades.

He is joined by singer-songwriter and rocker John Otway.

Tickets: £34.50 standard

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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JULY 2022

Rhythm of the Dance 2022 Tuesday 19 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting two-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling costume changes. Experience flailing fiddles, flutes, and inspiring dances along with live vocalists, all complemented by a top live Irish traditional band of multi-instrumentalist musicians.

Tickets: £28 standard, £26 concessions

The Psychology of Serial Killers Thursday 21 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified, such as what are the differences between lust killers and visionary killers, and the differences between male and female killers. The event explores the different categories and psychologies behind them. The show will also debunk common serial killer myths – you may be surprised by what you learn.

Tickets: £22 standard

Tots and Tales See dates listed below, 10am, Pittville Pump Room and The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum Wednesday 20 July and Wednesday 27 July Wednesday 3 August Let your child’s imagination run free with a morning of stories and crafts. A snack and drink is included for each child and a hot drink for each parent or carer. Suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Tickets: Under 5s are free and parents/ carers are £5 each

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Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

Friday 22 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is back and better than ever with a new show. This year award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man in Black, with Meghan Thomas as his iconic wife June Carter, with a top of the league band.

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Tickets: £27 standard, £25 concessions

The American Four Tops Saturday 23 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Direct from the USA, William Hicks’s Soul Satisfaction performs the American Four Tops Show which has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music to audiences. With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the familiar high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the greatest hits of the Four Tops.

Tickets: £24.50 standard

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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JULY 2022

Tea Dance Monday 25 July, Monday 22 August, Monday 19 September, Monday 24 October, Monday 21 November, Monday 19 December, 2pm, Pittville Pump Room Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and, of course, a cup of tea and a biscuit in the beautiful surroundings of Pittville Pump Room main hall.

Tickets: £5 standard

Milkshake! Live Thursday 28 July 2022, 12pm, 3.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular new show, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake! presenters. Learn the songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake! characters and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and the stage bring Milkshake! to life. With great Milkshake! friends, anything is possible.

Tickets: £18.50 standard, £17 concessions

Roy Chubby Brown Friday 29 July 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall After 50 years in show business, Roy Chubby Brown has notched up 30 different DVDs in 30 years, thousands of live shows worldwide, four books, and countless original songs.

Tickets: £27 standard

Symphonic Musicals Sunday 31 July 2022, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Symphonic musicals featuring Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall and international soprano Lisa Jane Kelsey. The two performers will be beautifully accompanied by a 26-piece concert orchestra and the original lavish orchestrations from the shows. Selections will include music from Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Carousel, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, The King and I, Showboat and many more.

Tickets: £29.50 standard 6

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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AUGUST 2022

Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience Friday 5 August 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Now in its ninth successful year of touring, Paul Hopkins’ hit production Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience has wowed audiences with its uncanny visual, vocal and musical resemblances to the original band members. As The Traveling Wilburys never actually toured, perhaps due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison, this is a wonderful chance to enjoy a live Traveling Wilburys Experience.

Tickets: £27 standard

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute Friday 12 August 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Mercury has established itself as one of the most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen and is back on the road in 2022. Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, this award-winning, dynamic stage show has been wowing audiences across the world with its spectacular costumes and world class production for over two decades.

Tickets: £24.50 standard

Brainiac Live! Remixed Sunday 14 August 2022, 2.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall After 10 years of non-stop touring, due to popular demand science’s greatest and most volatile live show is refreshed, re-energised, and remixed. Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs spin up the strange and mysterious, jumping bravely back into the fresh curiosities of science and doing all of those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home.

Tickets: £16.50 standard

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show Friday 26 August 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let them take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit. Live with stunning accuracy and high energy, accompanied by an incredible light and projection show, they’re guaranteed to have you on your feet all night.

Tickets: £25 standard 8

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

Saturday 27 August 2022, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The world’s only live band show born out of the appreciation of the classic R ‘n’ B soundtrack of the 90s. Individual band members draw on their diverse musical backgrounds having been involved with Jocelyn Brown, Soul II Soul, Sister Sledge, Clean Bandit, Hacienda Classical and Lewis Capaldi. The dynamic result is a high end performance featuring hit after hit from the most memorable artists of this genre.

AUG/SEPT 2022

Ultimate R ‘n’ B

Tickets: £24.50 standard

Through the Decades Thursday 1 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Prepare to be wowed by three original bands as they take you on a journey ‘through the decades’. Beginning with the Swinging 60s, seamlessly moving up to the Motown 70s and Iconic 80s, with stunning back-projection taking you through the years. We guarantee to have you boogying the night away, a show not to be missed.

Tickets: £28 standard

Ed Gamble: Electric Wednesday 7 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall After a sell-out tour of his house in 2020, Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking.

Co-host of the award-winning hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, Taskmaster champion Ed is a regular panellist on a host of TV shows, including Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You and Live at The Apollo.

Tickets: £22 standard

Whitney – Queen of the Night 2022 Friday 9 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Direct from The West End, experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show as it tours the UK performing more than 100 concerts every year. Taking audiences on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of nostalgic hits that include some of Whitney’s greatest hits.

Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of Pop with a sensational cast and a stunning live band.

Tickets: Band A £29.50, Band B £27 standard

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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SEPTEMBER 2022

Tim Peake: My Journey to Space Saturday 10 September 2022, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. In December 2015, he became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station to conduct a spacewalk (and run a marathon) whilst orbiting Earth.

Now, join him on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as he extends his sell out UK tour.

Tickets: Band A £42, Band B £34, Band C £27 standard

Bowie Experience Sunday 11 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Bowie Experience celebrates the sound and vision of David Bowie. The latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience shows great attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance.

Tickets: £29.50 standard

Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Unleashed Tuesday 13 September 2022, 8pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore for his latest standup tour show. Fair Cop Unleashed is based on a dramatic real life incident from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance. It was no laughing matter – but this show certainly is.

Tickets: £19 standard

The Black Blues Brothers Wednesday 14 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall No one can resist the energy of The Black Blues Brothers in their acrobatic tribute to the legendary cult movie. Expect jaw-dropping balancing acts, acrobatics with fire and human pyramids as The Black Blues Brothers use every chair, table and coat rack as part of their breath taking routines.

Tickets: £29 standard 10

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Elkie Brooks Friday 16 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something that leaves her audience almost spellbound. It could be a particularly emotional rendition of one of her ballads, a powerhouse blues vocal or one of her trademark impossibly long notes that leaves the audience mesmerised.

Tickets: £32 standard

Mum’s the Word Saturday 17 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The mother of all shows. The stuff nobody tells you about parenthood… until it’s too late. Whether it’s leaving the house without your bra, crying in the supermarket aisles for no reason, or secretly thinking you had given birth to E.T. You won’t feel alone when listening to these women portray the “beauty” of bringing new life into the world…or forgetting where they left it.

Tickets: £26 standard

The Rolling Stones Story Sunday 18 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the Rolling Stones. ‘Let’s Spend The Night Together’ in the company of Paul Ashworth and the boys, and you will experience some of the greatest hits from the classic rock band brought to the stage once again.

‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’ , but we like it.

Tickets: £29.50 standard

Newton Faulkner: Feels like Home Tuesday 20 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall After the mystery cloaked ventures of recent times, Faulkner’s new ethos of ‘no secrets’ promises open lines of communications as his boldest plans to date unfold. True to his promise of transparency, the Feels Like Home tour also lifts the curtain on his touring infrastructure, with VIP tickets letting the Faulkner hard core observe the technical prep, and guitar workshops unpicking his playing methods before the gig.

Tickets: Band A £29.50, Band B £62, Band C £127 Standard 12

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

Dates as listed, 1.05pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Enjoy laid back recitals from some of the finest new and established classical musicians. For programme and performer details, see www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk September 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 29

SEPTEMBER 2022

Lunchtime Recitals

Tickets: £5 standard

The Illegal Eagles Thursday 22 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Celebrating more than 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast country rock band, The Eagles, in 1971. The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Cheltenham Town Hall with a new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Tickets: £32.50 standard

Michael Starring Ben Friday 23 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he has honed his routine so carefully that audiences almost believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Tickets: £27.50 standard

Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart and Beethoven Saturday 24 September 2022, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room The Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra is performing the ever popular Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute, followed by Adam Heron (BBC Young Musician piano finalist 2018) performing Mozart’s piano concerto No 20 in D minor. The concert is brought to a close by the rousing notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.

Tickets: £20 standard, children go free

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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SEPT/OCT 2022

Adrian Hayes: To the ends of the Earth Tuesday 27 September 2022, 7.30pm, Pillar Room Adventurer and author Adrian Hayes takes audiences on a journey through the jungles, seas, deserts, ice caps and mountains of the world that he has devoted much of his life to exploring. In this presentation, the former Gurkha officer will speak of his deep relationship with Nepal, his success in reaching the summit of K2, the challenges of his three epic polar expeditions and much more.

Tickets: £19.50 standard

The Carpenters Songbook Wednesday 28 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The Carpenters Songbook, starring Toni Lee, is a celebration of the duo’s music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. The show is packed with the songs of The Carpenters who were much more than creators of beautifully crafted and hugely successful hit records. Their unique and inimitable sound brought a new dimension to the world of popular music.

Tickets: £26.50 standard

The Banff Film Festival (Blue programme) Friday 30 September 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world’s best adventure filmmakers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human powered feats, life affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography, all on the big screen.

Tickets: £15.50 standard, £14 concessions

The Diana Ross Story Saturday 1 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Join us and celebrate Diana Ross and The Supremes through some of their greatest hits. A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in more than 100 million record sales fronted by two international Diana Ross performers, Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (solo career).

Tickets: £26.50 standard 14

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Sunday 2 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more. The legendary band has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and was listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

OCTOBER 2022

The Drifters

Tickets: £30 standard

Mark Thomas: Black and White Monday 3 October 2022, 8pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics.

Taking down politicians. Mucking about. New ideas and finding hope.

This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here?

Tickets: £19.50 standard, £12 Concessions

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OCTOBER 2022

Stephen Hough plays Rachmaninov Bristol Classical players Sunday 2 October 2022, 7pm, Pittville Pump Room Following a sell-out Rachmaninov 3rd, legendary pianist Stephen Hough joins Bristol Classical Players for Rachmaninov’s jazz-tinged 4th concerto.

This sparkling work is paired with Vaughan Williams’s serene 5th Symphony, in his 150th anniversary year.

Tickets: £24 standard. Concessions and offers available

Pittville Pump Room Comedy club Friday 7 October 2022, 8pm, Pittville Pump Room We’re back to kick off our autumn season with another fine line-up of some of the best stand up comedians on the UK circuit today. This month’s comedy club features Lou Conran, Peter Brush, Jenny Collier, Adam Beardsmore and Matt Green.

Tickets: £15 standard

The Times and the Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Friday 7 October to Sunday 16 October 2022, Cheltenham Town Hall The world’s first literature festival with 500+ events spanning history, art, current affairs, sport, food and fashion. The festival brings together the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats, political debates fresh from the party conference season, a vibrant family and schools’ programme, and cutting-edge spoken word performances.

Tickets: from £7 www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature

Maisie Adam Tuesday 18 October 2022, 8pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room Fresh from Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee comedian Maisie Adam is back with a new show for 2022, ‘Buzzed’.

Tickets: £17 standard 16

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

Wednesday 19 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall This acoustic show highlights a fresh take on Howard’s best known hits.

The show offers a rare and intimate opportunity for the audience to hear first hand about the inspiration behind Howard’s beloved material, plus fascinating recollections from his international touring career.

OCTOBER 2022

Howard Jones Acoustic Trio with Nick Beggs and Robin Boult

Tickets: Band A £32, Band B £102.00 standard

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Thursday 20 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulele mania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter.

Tickets: £32 standard

Levison Wood: The art of exploration Saturday 22 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall In this entertaining two hour one man show, Levison Wood shares his experiences and learnings from a lifetime of travel. From his army career and the front lines of Afghanistan, to his photo journalism assignments in the Congo and Nepal, as well as world-renowned expeditions through some of the most testing environments on earth, including the Nile, Himalayas and the Arabian peninsula.

Tickets: £28.50 standard

Abbamania Sunday 23 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Abbamania is widely regarded as one of Europe’s premier ABBA tribute acts. The band’s sensational live concerts have taken them all over the world. Relive the memories of ABBA, the catchy songs, beautiful melodies and lyrics that have sold millions of records worldwide.

Tickets: £27 standard

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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OCTOBER 2022

You Choose Monday 24 October 2022, 2pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary shows) brings you a new interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – You Choose what happens.

Tickets: £12 standard, £10 concessions

Leo Houlding: Closer to the Edge Tuesday 25 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room With a brief overview of his life, Leo Holding’s new show follows on from his previous tour bringing audiences up to date with his audacious expeditions. Primarily focusing on his more recent ascent of Mount Roraima, the high, rain forest-engulfed South American plateau which inspired Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World.

Tickets: £18 standard

Alun Cochrane: Stuff & Nonsense Wednesday 26 October 2022, 8pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room Comedian Alun Cochrane has been seen on TV comedy shows over the years, including Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats – he found these hard as he didn’t like interrupting people.

Tickets: £16 standard

The Stylistics Thursday 27 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top 10 hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated hit ‘You make me feel brand new’ plus ‘Can’t give you anything (but my love)’, ‘I’m stone in love with you’, ‘Let’s put it all together’, ‘Sing baby sing’, ‘Rockin roll baby’ plus many more.

Tickets: £36 standard 18

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Friday, 28 October 2022, 8pm, Pittville Pump Room Come and enjoy an evening of dazzling numbers from all four of Adele’s record breaking albums performed by the sensational Chloe Barry.

Delivering an authentic performance with a full live band, Chloe’s bubbly personality and soulful vocals are not to be missed.

OCT/NOV 2022

To be loved - Adele performed by Chloe Barry

Tickets: £25 standard

Ned Boulting: Re Tour De Ned Saturday 29 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The cunningly entitled “Re Tour De Ned” is an indispensable theatrical road map for anyone aspiring to wear the yellow jersey on the Champs Élysées: a really very rough guide to the tactics (pedal faster) and challenges (not pedalling fast enough) which will need to be deployed to win the biggest bike race in the world.

Tickets: £27 standard

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OCT/NOV 2022

Steeleye Span Sunday 30 October 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Five decades on and Steeleye Span, led as ever by the iconic vocals of Maddy Prior, and with a six piece line-up featuring some of the most skilled musicians on the UK folk music scene, celebrates 50 years of these famous albums, playing key tracks from all three as well as favourites and gems from their long and glittering career.

Tickets: Band A £29.50, Band B £26.50 standard

Stars of the West End - Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman Tuesday 1 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall We welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End Symphonic Tour - presenting a musical extravaganza of popular West End and movie hits. Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman have a wealth of credits between them, including Oliver, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, My Fair Lady, Cats, Wicked, Evita and Guys and Dolls.

Tickets: £32.50 standard

Rob Newman: On Stage Thursday 3 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman on Air, the award winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly?

Tickets: £19.50 standard, £12 concessions

Pittville Pump Room Comedy club Friday 4 November 2022, 8pm, Pittville Pump Room Remember, remember it’s the Fourth of November - not quite Bonfire night but we do have a blast of a comedy club in store for you as ever.

November’s delectable comedy delights include Juliet Meyers, Diane Spencer, Tony Cowards and Mark Cram

Tickets: £15 standard 20

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Saturday 5 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Join former England international and true giant of the game, Martin Bayfield, as he embarks on his ‘Rugby Legends’ UK tour. See Martin take to the stage with former players to reveal never heard before stories and incredible insight into the sport we all treasure.

NOVEMBER 2022

Martin Bayfield’s Rugby Legends

Tickets: Band A £97.00, Band B £34.50

An Evening with Lucy Worsley on Agatha Christie Monday 7 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. At this unique, live illustrated talk, Lucy will present one of the most elusive and enigmatic figures of the 20th century.

Tickets: £32 standard

An Evening with Noel Fitzpatrick Wednesday 9 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Noel Fitzpatrick returns to the stage this autumn with a new show which will delight animal lovers of all ages, and anyone who feels they need some love, hope and healing in their lives. Noel will share a rollercoaster ride of successes and failures, demonstrating why love really is all that matters, and how our animal friends can teach us very important life lessons, which can make us better people.

Tickets: £37 standard

Woman to Woman: Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke, Julia Fordham and Rumer Thursday 10 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall After the huge success of their last tour which played to more than 35,000 people, Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke and Julia Fordham reunite, and this time have invited Rumer to join them. Woman to Woman sees a unique and timeless collaboration between four of the UK’s most celebrated female singer songwriters performing their classic hit singles and album tracks alongside their sensational band.

Tickets: Band A £40.50, Band B £47, Band C £127 standard

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NOVEMBER 2022

Circus of Horrors Tuesday 15 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall For the first time in over two years the Circus of Horrors is back with its latest incarnation ‘The Witch’ - a sensational new phantasmagoria which encompasses bizarre circus acts with an original rock score, and a sinister story of witchcraft and the darkest of magic.

Tickets: £28 standard, £26 concessions.

Early bird prices £23.00 standard until August 31 2022

Tom Stade: The High Road Wednesday 16 November 2022, 8pm, Cheltenham Town Hall, Pillar Room During these turbulent times, Tom has been flying by the seat of his pants and trying to remember what was important before responsibility and fear got in the way. He’s simplified his life; sold his house (and most of his retro possessions) and embarked on his latest round of misadventures.

Tickets: £20 standard

Anything for Love Thursday 17 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Critically acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you his smash hit production Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story: It’s all about the music.

Following his 2021 UK sell out tour, Steve returns to perform more than 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits.

Tickets: £33.50 standard

From the Jam

On sale this summer

Friday 18 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall From The Jam is celebrating ‘Sound Affects’, the fifth studio album by The Jam, by performing it in full plus more classics. Led by The Jam’s original member and bass player, Bruce Foxton, and Russell Hastings, From the Jam formed in 2007 performing around the world to sell-out crowds and reaching the UK albums charts with the 2017 LP ‘From the Jam Live!’

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Saturday 19 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall An invitation from Marti Pellow. “You’ve never seen me like this before.

You’ve never been this close. I’m inviting you to spend an intimate evening with me – think of it as coming back to my place for a night of stories and songs”. Marti Pellow will take you from the banks of the River Clyde to the top of the charts, then on to Broadway and beyond in an evening of music and insight into his career.

NOVEMBER 2022

Marti Pellow

Tickets: Band A £77, Band B £47, Band C £32 standard

Kevin Bloody Wilson Sunday 20 November 2022, 8pm, Cheltenham Town Hall There are few international comedians today who shoot down political correctness with such comedic pin point accuracy as Australia’s Kevin Bloody Wilson. In recent times, Kevin Bloody Wilson has become a sought after social commentator and the media’s ‘go to guy’ for his comical, yet common sense take on political correctness.

Tickets: £31.50 standard

Show of Hands Tuesday 22 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Folk super group Show of Hands finally is reuniting with formidable folk singer Miranda Sykes to captivate audiences at a long-awaited autumn tour. The trio will perform brand new tracks, live renditions of their award-winning hits and festival favourites for the first time in five long years.

Tickets: £34.50 standard, £17.25 concessions

Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran Wednesday 23 November 2022, 7.30pm , Cheltenham Town Hall Bringing the music of one of the UK’s favourite singer songwriters to the stage in an outstanding new show that features the very best of Ed Sheeran. Drawing from an awesome anthology that includes the multimillion selling albums Divide and Multiply and the ground-breaking new album Equals, Shape of You is a real treat for Ed Sheeran fans.

Tickets: £22 standard

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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NOV/DEC 2022

Cheltenham Craft Festival Saturday 26 November, Sunday 27 November 2022, 10am until 5pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Craft Festival Cheltenham returns with 100 of the finest designer makers from across the UK for a pre-Christmas extravaganza. Meet makers of handmade jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles, woodwork, and furniture, plus a full programme of bookable workshops, demonstrations, and free family friendly activities.

Tickets: £8 in advance, £10 on the door, accompanied under 18s go free

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Wednesday 30 November 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is heading back on the road with a huge tour from January through to December.

In this exciting touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy with feel good rock and roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the thrilling vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses.

Tickets: Band A £28.50, Band B £24.50 standard

Royal Marines Spectacular Thursday 1 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines returns with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers. Whether you prefer the musical skills of the concert band, the rhythmic sounds of the big band or the corps of drums, there is something for everyone at this spectacular festive concert.

Tickets: Band A £25, Band B £24 and Band C £22.50 standard

Sue Ryder: Winter Ball 2022 Friday 2 December 2022, Cheltenham Town Hall Join us for an elegant evening of drinks, dinner and dancing at our traditional Christmas celebration in the beautiful surroundings of Pittville Pump Room. Email: leckhampton.events@sueryder.org to secure your table (£850 for table of 10), includes three courses, wine, charity auction and live entertainment including the Chip Shop Boys.

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Saturday 3 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Celebrate this Christmas with The Studio Orchestra as it returns to Cheltenham Town Hall with Christmas at the Movies. Get that festive feeling as the 70-piece symphony orchestra takes you on a magical journey through some of the most loved festive films of all time, including: Love Actually, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, The Polar Express, Home Alone, The Holiday, Harry Potter and many more.

DECEMBER 2022

Christmas at the Movies

Tickets: Band A £42.50, Band B £34.00, Band C £22.00 and Band D £18.50 standard

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously Monday 5 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.

Tickets: Band A £34.50, Band B £29.50 standard

Rick Wakeman Tuesday 6 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Keyboard player, composer and raconteur Rick Wakeman CBE’s grumpy Christmas tours are now as traditional a part of the festive season as mince pies and pantomime (oh yes, they are…) and 2022 is no exception.

In this show, audiences can expect music taken across the breadth of Rick’s career, from his work as keyboard player in legendary prog rock band YES to his solo career and other session work.

Tickets: Band A £134.50, Band B £39.50 standard

That’ll be the Day – The Christmas Show Thursday 8 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall That’ll Be The Day is back with another timeless rock ‘n’ roll Christmas Show. Completely refreshed year after year, the show combines all of your favourite pop Christmas classics and traditional Christmas songs with hilarious comedy sketches and uncanny impersonations. Come and see it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed.

Tickets: Band A £29.50, Band B £25.50 standard Early bird prices Band A £24.50 Band B £20.50 until August 31 2022.

Find out more or book tickets via: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk / 01242 528764

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DECEMBER 2022

The Gin to my Tonic Festival Friday 9 December, Saturday 10 December 2022, Cheltenham Town Hall The Gin To My Tonic Festival returns to Cheltenham, with more than 120+ different craft gins and spirits from across the UK and beyond. Celebrate craft gin and distilling and enjoy tasting samples from exhibiting distillers, enriched by fabulous live entertainment to enable you to truly get into the party spirit. https://thegintomytonic.com/event/gin-festivalcheltenham/ Tickets: £16.50 standard

Swing into Christmas with the Down for the Count Orchestra Tuesday 13 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of Down for the Count Concert Orchestra, as they swing Into Christmas. This is a Christmas celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreates the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more in a luscious 25-piece orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great Capitol Studios recordings.

Tickets: £28, standard £18 concessions

Stay another Day: East 17 at Christmas Friday 16 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall The now legendary East 17 embark on their first ever national theatre tour which promises to be the Christmas must see show in 2022. East 17 is one of the most influential acts of their generation mixing up hip hop, R ‘n’ B and pop into their own style with special guests S Club All Stars Featuring Bradley and Tina from S CLUB and Stacey from S Club Juniors.

Tickets: £34.50 standard

Pittville Pump Room Comedy Club Friday 16 December 2022, 8pm, Pittville Pump Room Fun for your festive season with a sprinkling of the best of the UK comedy circuit live at the Pump Room Comedy Club’s December event. Featuring Tom Deacon, Ada Campe, Mike Cox and Dan Evans.

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On sale this summer

Saturday 17 December 2022, 7pm, Cheltenham Town Hall It’s Christmas at Fawlty Towers, but Basil’s finding it a challenge to get into the Christmas spirit. He booked a Father Christmas who hasn’t turned up, there’s rat poison on the turkey, he still hasn’t hung the decorations and to make things worse, there’s a German Christmas Market taking place next door. As long as no one mentions the war, surely everything will go smoothly?

DECEMBER 2022

Fawlty Towers Christmas special: Comedy Dinner Show

Tickets: £37.50 standard

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel Monday 19 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. On the back of an already busy year, Steve is delighted to announce three more dates on the ’50 Years A Rebel’ Tour in December 2022.

Tickets: £37 standard

Cheltenham Bach Choir: Messiah Tuesday 20 December 2022, 7.30pm Join the Cheltenham Bach Choir, The Regency Symphonia and some outstanding soloists for a joyous performance of The Messiah.

Tickets: £20 standard, £15 students and £5 for children

Give the unforgettable gift of entertainment with one of our gift vouchers and let your recipient choose from more than 100 events, from top name comedians to spoken word events and world renowned orchestras.

Our gift vouchers can be used to purchase tickets for any of our events, so the person receiving this voucher will be spoiled for choice. Available from our customer contact team. Please email customer.contact@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk or call 01242 528764.

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DECEMBER 2022

Fairytale of New York Wednesday 21 December 2022, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Direct from the West End, and after a sell-out debut tour, Fairytale of New York is back with an even bigger production for 2022. It’s the ultimate feel good Irish inspired Christmas show. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights, The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers, Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs.

Tickets: £27.50, standard £24.50 concessions

The Snowman in Concert Friday 23 December 2022,1.30pm and 4.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Now a regular highlight of Christmas in Cheltenham, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cheltenham Town Hall, bringing its famous Christmas show from London for one day only. The iconic film of The Snowman is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra and soloist providing the soundtrack. This is the perfect antidote to panto and a wonderful Christmas treat for all the family. “You would be hard pushed to find a more magical Christmas experience”. The Times Tickets: Band A £30, Band B £25, Band C £20, Band D £15, Band E £10 standard

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Cheltenham Town Hall concert series 2022/2023 Band A £33.50, Band B £28.50, Band C/D £17.50, Band E £13.50 – Standard For information on concession prices, please contact customer.contact@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk

The concert series will be on sale later this summer.

Friday 4 November 2022, 7.30pm Belgian National Orchestra Our 2022-23 series gets under way with a fantastic selection of 19th century works including Glinka’s Overture: Russian and Ludmilla, Tchaikovsky’s Piano concerto No.1 in B flat minor and Franck’s Symphony in D minor. The conductor of the evening will be Roberto Gonzalez-Monjas and the pianist will be Paul Lewis.

Friday 2 December 2022, 7.30pm Malta Philharmonic Orchestra A first visit to Cheltenham by the Malta Philharmonic features three outstanding works from Eastern Europe’s stunning 20th century output.

Opening with Shor’s Seascapes for Violin and Orchestra, followed by Prokofiev’s violin concerto no.1 in D and finally, Rachmaninov’s symphony no.2 in E minor.

The conductor for this show will be Sergey Smbatyan and the violinist will be Maxim Vengerov.

Sunday 7 January 2023, 7.30pm Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – New Year Viennese Strauss Gala.

Now established as an annual favourite in the town hall calendar, the New Year Strauss Gala returns once more, recreating the atmosphere in Vienna’s famous Musikverein and celebrating the arrival of 2023 with a sparkling collection of waltzes, marches and arias by the Waltz King and his contemporaries.

Tuesday 21 February 2023, 7.30pm Armenian State Symphony Orchestra What a superb programme the Armenians are bringing on their first ever town hall visit. Containing Khachaturian’s Spartacus Suite No.2, followed by Mendelsohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor. The conductor for this show will be Sergey Smbatyan and the violinist will be Chloe Hanslip.

Wednesday 15 March 2023, 7.30pm Swedish Philharmonia March sees the return visit of the Swedish Philharmonia after its 2020 Cheltenham debut. The centrepiece is Khachaturian’s only violin concerto in D minor, then A Merry Overture by Sweden’s own Bo Linde, followed by Sibelius’ superb Symphony No.2 in D. The conductor for this show will be Jaimie Martin and the violinist will be Nemanja Radulovic.

Sunday 16 April 2023, 2.30pm English Symphony Orchestra The English Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Noriko Ogawa who will be making her first town hall appearance will be bringing the sounds of Brahms, Grieg and Sibelius to Cheltenham. Brahms’ Tragic Overture, Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor and Sibelius’ Symphony No.5 in E flat will all feature.

Friday 26 May 2023, 7.30pm National Symphony Orchestra The exquisite blend of Mozart and Mahler, two contrasting bookends of the Austrian tradition, brings this season to a stirring close. The National Symphony Orchestra will be playing Mozart’s Overture, Cosi fan Tutte and Violin Concerto No.3 in G as well as Mahler’s Blumine and Symphony No. 4 in G. The conductor will be Rimma Sushanskaya and the violinist will be Mathilde Milwidsky.

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Booking Information ETickets ETickets are now available to download online, directly from our booking system. Convenient, paperless, quick and easy to handle. This is the future of ticketing.

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Parking

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There is a Pay and Display car park at Pittville Pump Room and there are several public car parks within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall.

In Person ticket bookings are available via the Customer Contact kiosks at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum (from 23 July 2022), Leisure at Cheltenham, and Pittville Pump Room (except when the pump room If you are disabled and/or require is closed for a private event), at Cheltenham a carer to accompany you to an event, Town Hall ticket bookings are available up to please advise customer services at the 90 minutes before the event starts. time of booking.

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By Telephone 01242 528764 events to disabled customers, and (Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm) complimentary tickets for personal assistants. If you need help There is a transaction fee of £1.50 per with transport or parking, please booking when buying online or over tell us – if we cannot help, we may the phone. Some events listed in this be able to put you in touch with brochure with a bold title may be subject to someone who can. a £2 ticket commission fee included in the price of the ticket.

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For more information about booking Customer contact will be open up to 90 your tickets or planning your visit, see minutes before an event starts. Show times listed are start times. Please arrive in advance www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk of stated time.

Limited parking for disabled drivers/cars carrying disabled passengers, reservable in advance at customer services.

We accept most major credit and debit cards only.

Ramped wheelchair access.

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Concessions

Available for selected events – please check with customer services at the time of booking. Concessions are subject to availability and proof of eligibility will be required. Only one concession/offer may apply per ticket.

Purpose-built toilet facilities.

Guide dogs permitted.

Terms & Conditions Tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded, except in the case of a cancelled event.

Reserved tickets must be paid for within three working days, or no later than 30 minutes before the start of an event, whichever is soonest.

We reserve the right to change artists or programmes as necessary.

Latecomers will only be admitted into the auditorium at a convenient break in the performance.

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Other terms and conditions may apply – please check with the customer contact at the time of booking, or see our website.

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