Events Guide NOW & NEXT by The Grand

WELCOME TO OUR AUTUMN/WINTER EVENTS GUIDE WE are extremely proud of the Grand’s contribution in providing opportunities for all ages to participate in the arts and I would like to thank you, our loyal customers, friends, volunteers and partners for your unstinting support. Our investment in the creative learning programme continues to deliver exciting projects, encouraging people of all ages to engage with us on the Journey with the Arts. We have a rich and diverse programme this autumn, with theatre, film, rock and pop, and welcoming guests from all over the world. Our flagship events Raise and Grab continue to thrive, while The Solomon Project, The Grand’s charitable initiative, helps to feed hungry children in Kenya. I would personally like to thank all those who have donated towards this incredible cause. Steven Lancaster Executive Director

WELCOME to another jam-packed season of events at The Grand. We take you right through until Christmas with a mouth-watering blend of live music, theatre, comedy and spoken word events. We also have a packed half-term activity schedule for young people and a creative range of projects for youth arts engagement. We’re excited to bring a number of artists to The Grand for the first time. Two of these concerts will be through our participation with ‘MusicNet’ in collaboration with Band on the Wall (Manchester) and Root Music. Matt Halsall and the Gondwana Orchestra will appear in October. Bandleader, trumpeter and DJ, Matt’s a modernist of jazz and his recent work is garnering international acclaim. This year has seen the launch of The Grand’s ‘Clitheroe Comedy Club’ in conjunction with Just For Laughs. We have been delighted at the tone and the feedback we have received from our audience. We look forward to developing these nights on a quarterly basis. Thanks for your continued support of The Grand and we look forward to seeing you at one or more of our events. Matt Evans Programme Manager In partnership with:

EVENTS LISTING ROCK & POP

FILM

SAT SAT SAT SAT FRI SAT FRI SUN SAT FRI TUE SAT FRI SAT SUN SAT SAT FRI SAT TUE

TUE 8 TUE 13 TUE 10 TUE FRI 15 1

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AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC

U2-2 + GUESTS ELLA SHAW & FRIENDS THE CARPET CRAWLERS SLACK ALICE & SOLID ROCK GOOD FOXY ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY RIBBLE VALLEY MOD WEEKENDER T.REXTASY JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR THE FALL & SUPPORT KING KING & BEN POOLE WISHBONE ASH & SUPPORT SUPREME QUEEN BIG COUNTRY & SUPPORT SHOWADDYWADDY LITTLE AXE & SKIP MCDONALD FROM THE JAM ABSOLUTE BOWIE THE SOUTH BLAKE AT CHRISTMAS SWING COMMANDERS

DANCE SAT FRI

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OCT DEC

SALSA DANCE PARTY WITH SON YAMBU COME DANCING CHRISTMAS BALL

SOUL SUN 27 SUN 25 FRI 6 SUN 29

3 15 16 18 15 15 8 21

SEP OCT NOV NOV

HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON SOUL & MOTOWN PARTY NIGHT HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON

SEP OCT OCT NOV MAY DEC MAY DEC

NT LIVE: THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM NT LIVE: HAMLET NT LIVE: HAMLET (ENCORE) KAZABIAN NT LIVE: OF& MICE FRET AND 64 MEN KAZABIAN NT LIVE: JANE & FRET EYRE 64 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Phone: 01200 421599 Web: www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Reception: Tues - Sat, 9am-5pm at 18 York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DL Gift Vouchers: Available from our box office

LFN: THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL LFN: SUITE FRANCAISE LFN: STILL ALICE KAZABIAN LFN: THE WATER & FRETDIVINER 64

CHORAL SAT 24 SAT 12 MON 14

OCT DEC DEC

ELSA HARRIS & THE GRAND CHOIR BLAKE AT CHRISTMAS GRAND CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

SEP OCT NOV DEC MAY

ERIC AINSWORTH TRIO & SPECIAL GUESTS MATTHEW HALSALL AND THE GONDWANA ORCHESTRA WESTERN VALLEY HOT CLUB KAZABIAN MARK LEWIS & FRET TRIO 64 & SPECIAL GUESTS

JAZZ FRI 25 SAT 17 FRI 27 FRI 18 15

FOLK & WORLD SAT FRI FRI SAT FRI WED FRI

22 4 18 21 15 15 9

AUG SEP SEP NOV MAY DEC MAY

GORDIE MACKEEMAN & HIS RHYTHM BOYS THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY MARTIN SIMPSON TRIO KAZABIAN & DOG FEROCIOUS FRET/64 GAZ BROOKFIELD / MAELOR HUGHES KAZABIAN & FRET 64 FOTHERINGAY

SPOKEN WORD

THEATRE THU THU FRI THU FRI TUE FRI MON

SEP OCT NOV DEC MAY

FRI WED WED WED FRI FRI

11 14 4 18 15 15 4

SEP OCT NOV NOV MAY DEC MAY

CLITHEROE COMEDY CLUB: PART IV AN EVENING WITH MARK ELLEN MIKE HARDING: THE ADVENTURES OF THE CRUMPSALL KID KAZABIAN AN EVENING & FRET WITH 64 NODDY HOLDER KAZABIAN &COMEDY CLITHEROE FRET 64 CLUB V

YOUTH TUE MON MON MON TUE TUE WED

25 26 26 26 27 27 28

AUG OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT OCT

BACK STAGE PASS SUMMER SCHOOL TEDDY BEARS ROCK TODDLE AND ROCK FAIRYTALE BALL LEGO WORKSHOP 1 LEGO WORKSHOP 2 STOP MOTION ANIMATION 5

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

FOLK & WORLD

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST GORDIE MACKEEMAN & HIS RHYTHM BOYS

WALK FOR AFRICA Join us on our annual Morecambe Bay Sponsored Walk on Sunday 23rd August. Every penny goes directly to support the nutritional and medical needs provided by two great charities. The Solomon Project and Open Arms International. For more information email us at hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk

Hailing from Prince Edward Island, the award-winning Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys serve up old-time roots music with an intensive level of energy. MacKeeman’s thrilling dance style mixed with great bluegrass vocals, Peter Cann’s blistering guitar solos, and the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes, the show will be recorded by BBC Radio Lancashire’s “The Big Whistle” programme and hosted by its presenter Phil Brown.

DOORS: 7:15PM STAGE: 8PM PRICE: NO CHARGE

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tickets/index.html)

SEATED (UNRESERVED)

YOUTH THEATRE

TUESDAY 25TH – 27TH AUGUST BACK STAGE PASS SUMMER SCHOOL

Our Backstage Pass performing Arts Summer School is set to be a showstopper. A jam-packed three days offering exhilarating workshops in acting, singing and dance with trained tutors as well industry professionals. Day 1 is Singing and Composing with Ella Shaw leading the masterclass. Day 2 is Dance and Movement with expert Bridget Holden, Day 3 is Acting led by tv actress Lindsey Dawson.

DOORS: 9AM END: 3PM PRICE: £15 ADV PER DAY (LUNCH INCLUDED) ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING SUITABLE FOR AGES 7-15 YRS OLD

ROCK & POP

SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST U2-2 + GUESTS

U2-2 are considered the world’s premier U2 tribute group. Formed under the name Achtung Baby, they have played over 1000 shows worldwide. Look-a-like-, sound-a-like, the band recreate the stadium sounds of Bono and the boys and have been brilliantly received on their past visits to The Grand.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £10 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION (SOME UNRESERVED SEATING)

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SEPTEMBER THEATRE

THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM

Live Broadcast: The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. Lodged at the local inn, posing as master and servant, they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, and a strange, turbulent priest. But their greatest obstacle is love.

DOORS: 6:30PM STAGE: 7PM RUNNING TIME: 160 MINUTES PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED) GENERAL ADMISSION

SEPTEMBER FILM & FOOD NIGHT

TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. You can pre order your wine on booking at a discounted rate from £12.

DOORS: 7PM FILM STARTS: 8:30PM (122 MINS) PRICE: £15.50 ADV INC TWO COURSE SET MEAL ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING. SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE)

FOLK & WORLD

FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

Direct from its’ success in London’s West End, a ‘Sold Out’ UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Grand is delighted to welcome The Simon & Garfunkel Story for the first time! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £16:50 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

POP

SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER ELLA SHAW & FRIENDS

Following her appearances on Britain’s Got Talent, Ribble Valley based singer songwriter Ella Shaw is hosting this exclusive one-off show as a thank-you to the tremendous level of support she received from the public. Ella has invited fellow contestants and friends she met while performing on the televised talent show, The Sakyi Four, who drew comparisons from the judges with the Jackson 5, to perform, along with Emily Billington, Breaking Jazz and Cian Gleeson. The event is being run in support of The Alopecia Society.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £8 / £5 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED) 8

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

COMEDY

FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER CLITHEROE COMEDY CLUB: PART IV

Rob Deering / Howard Read / Tony Burgess Stand-up comedy at The Grand has been a sell-out success since its launch in March. Compere Tony Vino presents another sizzling line-up of contemporary comedy featuring ingenious musical comedian Rob Deering, human cartoonist Howard Read and Tony Burgess, who plays ‘Troy’ in cult hit TV show ‘Ideal’.

DOORS: 6.45PM STAGE: 7:30PM PRICE: £12 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

ROCK & POP

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER THE CARPET CRAWLERS: THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY (40TH ANNIVERSARY)

Europe’s Ultimate Genesis tribute group The Carpet Crawlers present their tour for 2015, a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ - one of the band’s most iconic albums. In this show you see the entire album performed live with all the costumes and the original slideshow used by Genesis in 1975. Not satisfied with just giving you the whole of ‘The Lamb’, the band will also perform many other classics from the Peter Gabriel era of the band.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED) See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

SEPTEMBER FOLK & WORLD

FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER MARTIN SIMPSON TRIO

Three of Britain’s finest musicians and interpreters of songs and tunes, each member of this trio is an acknowledged virtuoso in their own right. Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting and Nancy Shaw have come together for the joy of music collaboration, after appearing together on stages in various combinations over recent years and thoroughly enjoying it!

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

ROCK & POP

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER GOOD FOXY ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY (WITH SPECIAL GUESTS)

It’s been quite a journey for Clitheroe band Good Foxy. Having launched a successful ‘Kickstarter’ campaign to release their debut album last year, the band smashed their target, which has enabled them to record their 10-track debut album at The Grand Recording Studio. The fruits of their work will be laid bare as the band perform the album and invite DJs and a special guest band to join the party.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £6 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

ROCK & POP

SOUL

SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER SLACK ALICE & SOLID ROCK

Well seasoned night of classic rock featuring the long established Slack Alice, fronted by founder and singer Cliff Stocker and featuring an experienced line-up of musicians including Colin Redmond and Chris Preston (guitars), Liam Barber (drums) and Alan Sagar (bass). This double-bill also features Ribble Valley band Solid Rock, who return to The Grand for the first time since they debuted in fine style three years ago.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM PRICE: £7.50 ADV UNRESERVED SEATING / STANDING

LUNCHTIME LIVE, JAZZ

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER ERIC AINSWORTH TRIO & SPECIAL GUESTS Ken Marley (double bass) and Jimmy Scaife (drums) join The Grand’s ever-popular resident pianist Eric Ainsworth for another session of quality jazz and blues standards. Eddie Taylor will join them on trombone along with a very special guest vocalist.

DOORS: 11:30AM-2PM STAGE: 12 NOON RESTAURANT: £12.00 (NO CONC) SAVE £7.50 WITH OUR SEASON TICKET. LUNCH INCLUDED PRE ORDER EITHER SOUP, HOT SANDWICH OR BAKED POTATO WITH FILLING. SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE) 10

SEPTEMBER

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER RIBBLE VALLEY MOD WEEKENDER: THE CHORDS / THE CIRCLES / EXTRA SPECIALS / 5FT FEZ

The Ribble Valley Mod Weekender and scooter rally rolls into town once again for what will be another sell-out event at The Grand. This year’s four-band bill at The Grand features, 5ft Fez, Extra Specials, The Circles, and headline act The Chords, DJs will be performing amongst each band set. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

DOORS: 6PM STAGE: 7PM PRICE: £16 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

SOUL

SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON

Back from the summer recess, the original Sunday afternoon soul session takes residence once again with soul music from across the board played by a quartet of top DJs for a fantastic audience.

DOORS: 3PM PRICE: £6 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

Every season The Grand Venue presents, in association with Root Music and Manchester’s award-winning venue Band on the Wall, a very special Music Net artist. Part of the Arts Council’s Strategic Touring programme, Music Net allows our audiences to enjoy performances by internationally-acclaimed musicians they would never usually get to see live in Clitheroe. In October we are delighted to welcome the sublime Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra as the first of this season’s Music Net artists. See page 15 for details.

OCTOBER

ROCK & POP

FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER T.REXTASY

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 8PM PRICE: £18 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION SALSA

SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER SALSA DANCE PARTY WITH SON YAMBU

We are delighted to invite Son Yambu back to the Grand after a tremendous salsa party last year. Once again this event will be run in conjunction with Sweet Salsa’s Julia and Steve, who will teach some basic salsa steps leading into Rueda de Casino (aka Cuban Wheel) lesson. Son Yambu, led by the sparkling vocal talent of Yuri, play authentic ‘Son Cubano’ or Cuban Son the essential Afro-Cuban music that originated in the streets of eastern Cuba at the turn of the century.

DOORS: 7PM PRICE: £12.50 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

ROCK & POP

SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR & SPECIAL GUEST

Celebrated British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor performs at The Grand for the first time. Joanne will showcase songs from her recently critically acclaimed album ‘The Dirty Truth’, as well as songs from her previous three albums ‘White Sugar’, ‘Diamonds in the Dirt’ and ‘Almost Always Never’.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:30PM PRICE: £20 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

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OCTOBER

OCTOBER ROCK & POP

SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER THE FALL & SUPPORT

The Fall’s long association with Clitheroe continues as they return to The Grand for a show 30 years on from performing at Clitheroe Castle. They first played The Grand in April 2013, hastily arranging a show at six weeks notice. Since then, Mark E Smith and the band have recorded a single in The Grand Recording Studios and the band released their 31st studio album ‘Sub Lingual Tablet’, earlier this year.

DOORS: 7PM, STAGE: (1ST ACT): 7:30PM PRICE: £20 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

FILM & FOOD NIGHT

TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER LADIES FILM NIGHT: SUITE FRANCAISE

France 1940. As Hitler’s armies descend upon Paris, Lucile (Michelle Williams) awaits news from her husband who is being held a prisoner of war. Leading a stifled existence with her domineering mother-in-law (Kristin Scott Thomas) Lucille’s life is turned upside down when a handsome and charming German officer (Matthias Schoenaerts) is posted to live with them. You can pre order your wine on booking at a discounted rate from £12.

DOORS: 7PM FILM STARTS: 8:30PM (107 MINS) PRICE: £15.50 ADV INC TWO COURSE SET MEAL ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING. SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE)

TALK

WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER AN EVENING WITH MARK ELLEN: ROCK STARS STOLE MY LIFE

Award-winning editor, writer and broadcaster Mark Ellen started out on Record Mirror in 1977, He moved to the NME and then edited Smash Hits, Q, Select and The Word magazines and helped launch MOJO. He also presented programmes at Radio One – sitting in twice for John Peel - and at Whistle Test where he co-anchored Live Aid. He will be recalling some of the more colourful episodes featured in his new book “Rock Stars Stole My Life”

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7.45PM PRICE: £8.50 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

THEATRE

THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HAMLET

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

DOORS: 6:30PM STAGE: 7PM PRICE: £15 ADV / £12.50 CONC SEATED (UNRESERVED) THEATRE

FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HAMLET (ENCORE)

Matinee encore screening of last night’s exclusively live broadcast of Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre).

DOORS: 12:30PM STAGE: 1PM PRICE: £12 / £10 CONCS ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

JAZZ

SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER MATTHEW HALSALL AND THE GONDWANA ORCHESTRA

‘Kind Of Blue’ meets The Cinematic Orchestra…saturated in a life-affirming glow. Time Out In one of our outstanding events of the season, we welcome one of the brightest stars on the UK jazz scene perform at The Grand for the first time. Performing material from the new album alongside highlights from his back catalogue, the show promises to be an evening of wonderful music in the company of some of the UK’s finest musicians. Advance booking strongly advised. This event is part of a Music Net tour, presented in association with Band on the Wall and Root Music.

DOORS: 7:30PM STAGE: 8PM PRICE: £14 ADV 14

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

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OCTOBER

HALF TERM EVENTS

GOSPEL / POP

YOUTH

SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER ELSA HARRIS & THE GRAND CHOIR

MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER TEDDY BEARS ROCK

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:45PM PRICE: £10 SEATED (UNRESERVED)

AGE GROUP: 0-18 MTHS PRICE: £5 ADV (SNUGGLE & SING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE) DOORS: 9:30AM-10:15AM (CAFE OPEN FROM 9AM FOR BREAKFAST)

SOUL

YOUTH

SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON

MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER TODDLE AND ROCK

Elsa Harris is a gospel musician, arranger and music teacher from Chicago and is best known as a musician and background vocalist for international recording artist Jessy Dixon for whom she toured regularly with for 35 years. Elsa was a member of the Jessy Dixon Singers who own three gold albums, received six grammy nominations and countless other awards. She performed throughout the world with Jessy and various other artists including Paul Simon, Andrae Couch and Pat Boone. She will be performing with support from The Grand Choir.

The original Sunday afternoon soul session features four DJs playing soul, RnB, Northern and Tamla Motown to an appreciative and fun loving crowd.

DOORS: 3PM-8PM PRICE: £6 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

Teddy Bears Rock is designed for parents and their babies (between 0 and 18 months old), encouraging parents with new ways to observe and interact with their children. Packed with musical exploration, singing, signing, and sensory learning, all underpinned by positive messaging.

Toddle ‘n’ Rock is an action fun packed uplifting session, using upbeat music, dance, stories and puppets. Children explore creativity; learn early problem solving and decision-making, encouraging essential cognitive development, emotional intelligence and most importantly a confident happy child.

AGE GROUP: 18 MTHS – 3 YEARS PRICE: £5 (SNUGGLE & SING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE) DOORS: 10:30AM TIMES: 10:45AM-11:30PM

YOUTH BLUES

FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER KING KING & BEN POOLE

The Grand is thrilled to present the multi-award winning British Blues band King King to the venue for the first time. Described as “one of the most explosive rock/blues bands on the planet!” by Get Ready to Rock, King King are setting the Blues live scene on fire. As Henry Yates, of Classic Rock Blues notes, “King King are the hottest draw in British blues-rock.” Yet there’s no smoke and mirrors behind their five-year rise: just killer songs, performed with true passion, by a first-rate lineup. Support comes from Ben Poole.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE (1ST ACT): 7:45PM PRICE: £16 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER THE GRAND’S FAIRYTALE BALL CINDERELLA & PRINCE CHARMING

Every girl dreams of becoming a princess, so why not make her dreams come true? Bring your little one’s fantasies to life at The Grand’s Fairytale Ball. On arrival they will be greeted by Cinderella & Prince Charming. Capturing their imagination your Prince or Princess will be guided through this romantic fairytale before dining like royalty. In true fairytale style they will be whisked onto the ballroom floor where they will learn a choreographed routine to be performed with Cinderella and Prince Charming. They will then get the opportunity for an exclusive “meet and greet” before home time just as the clock is about to strike!

AGE GROUP: 4-7 YEAR OLDS PRICE: £10 PER CHILD (PARENTS ARE COMPLIMENTARY) ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING. DOORS: 1 – 3PM (CHILD’S LUNCH INCLUDED) See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

HALF TERM EVENTS

NOVEMBER

YOUTH

TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER LEGO WORKSHOP 1

JOURNEY THROUGH THE MUSICALS Please join us in congratulating the young people of our Back Stage Pass Class. They delivered an amazing show much to the delight of the crowd. A big thank you to all the staff, children and parents who make it all possible. Look out for our Back Stage Pass Summer School in August.

Another opportunity for Key Stage 1 children to attend our interactive, hands-on Science and Technology Workshop. Design, build and light up an entire city made of LEGO bricks and see it light up as the creations are bought to life.

TIME: 8:45 - 12PM (CAFE OPEN FROM 9AM FOR DRINKS AND SNACKS) AGE GROUP: 4-6 YEARS PRICE: £10 PER CHILD (PARENTS ARE COMPLIMENTARY) (Please note there will be a cake and drink deal in the café for parents)

YOUTH

TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER LEGO WORKSHOP 2

A second LEGO workshop aimed at 7-9 year olds, hands-on Science and Technology Workshop. Design, build and light up an entire city made of LEGO bricks and see it light up as the creations are bought to life.

TIME: 1PM - 4PM (CAFE OPEN FROM 12:45PM FOR DRINKS AND SNACKS) AGE GROUP: 7-9 YEARS PRICE: £10 PER CHILD (PARENTS ARE COMPLIMENTARY) (Please note there will be a cake and drink deal in the café for parents)

YOUTH

WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER STOP MOTION ANIMATION

Have you ever fancied making toys move on their own? Would you like to make your own clay characters come to life? You can even make yourself move in magical ways! Stop motion animation is fun and fantastical! In this workshop, Ginny Koppenhol (from Zoom Creations) will help you to create your own exciting short films, working in small teams, all the resources are provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination.

TIME: 9-3PM AGE GROUP: 8-12 YEARS (CAFE OPEN FROM 8:45AM FOR DRINKS AND SNACKS) PRICE £20 PER CHILD (PARENTS ARE COMPLIMENTARY) LUNCH INCLUDED ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING 18

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

NOVEMBER ROCK

ROCK / POP

TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER WISHBONE ASH & SUPPORT

SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER SUPREME QUEEN

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM (1ST ACT) PRICE: £17.50 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION (SOME SEATING)

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:45PM PRICE: £18 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

TALK

FILM & FOOD NIGHT

Discover for yourself why the music of Wishbone Ash still endures after 45 years and why they still retain their reputation as one of the busiest bands in rock. Enjoy the perfect mix of classic tracks such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free and material from their illustrious, back-catalogue of albums - as well as the latest, highly-acclaimed Blue Horizon. Witness their outstanding musicianship and distinctive, classic twin-guitar sound that influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden.

WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER MIKE HARDING: THE ADVENTURES OF THE CRUMPSALL KID

Mike Harding is back on the road for a short theatre tour to mark the publication of his autobiography, The Adventures of the Crumpsall Kid. Spend an evening in the company of the multi-talented Mike as he talks about growing up in Crumpsall in the 1950’s and tells a shedload of hilarious tales from his early life. This is life in the raw as seen through the eyes of the folk singer, songwriter, poet and playwright, comedian and broadcaster, fell-walker and fly-fisherman, described by Billy Connolly as the “funniest man in England”.

Supreme Queen have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic rock band, Queen, since 1995, and in that time have had a huge impact on audiences across the UK, Europe and Asia. Front man Scott Maley plays an uncannily realistic ‘Freddy’ and is joined on stage by an enormously talented band including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required for Brian May. Their attention to detail extends to their use of the exact same equipment used by Queen on stage in their heyday.

TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER STILL ALICE

Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with adevastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice’s three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day. You can pre order your wine on booking at a discounted rate from £12.

DOORS: 7PM, STAGE 7:45PM PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

DOORS: 7PM FILM STARTS: 8:30PM (111 MINS) PRICE: £15.50 ADV INC TWO COURSE SET MEAL ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING. SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE)

SOUL & MOTOWN

ROCK & POP

FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER SOUL & MOTOWN PARTY NIGHT: BLACK & GOLD (11 PIECE LIVE BAND) + DJ

Black & Gold consists of 11 members, three talented vocalists, two female and one male whom all perform a mixture of lead and backing vocals. Backed by a full band, complete with brass section they cover some of the greatest music ever created from across the soul and Tamla Motown era. Artists such as Al Wilson, Dusty Springfield, Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, Sam Sparrow, Bill Withers, Jr. Walker & The All Stars and many more, DJ music from 7.30pm.

DOORS: 7:30PM (DJ MUSIC BEGINS AT 7.30PM, BAND ON STAGE 8.30PM) PRICE: £10 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION (SOME SEATING) 20 20

NOVEMBER

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER BIG COUNTRY & SUPPORT

Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, Big Country set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums. The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In A Big Country, Chance, Wonderland, Look Away, The Teacher, plus many more.

DOORS: 7PM SUPPORT: 7:45PM PRICE: £20 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

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NOVEMBER NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

POP

THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER OF MICE AND MEN

SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER SHOWADDYWADDY

Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live. This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

Hey..Rock & Roll Showaddywaddy’s record speaks for itself! 23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits (Under The Moon of Love, When, You Got What It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, Etc!) 15 massive selling albums (including the Christmas number 1 in 1978) In excess of 50 Top Of The Pops performances, and countless Industry awards! As if the band’s amazing success through 4 decades were not enough, here now, well into the 21st Century the demand for these legendary performers is every bit as strong.

DOORS: 6:30PM STAGE: 7PM PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

DOORS: 7:30PM STAGE: 8:30PM STANDING PRICE: £20 ADV SEATED PRICE: £22 ADV SEATED/STANDING

FOLK ROCK

ROCK / POP

SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER FEROCIOUS DOG / GAZ BROOKFIELD / MAELOR HUGHES

SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER LITTLE AXE AND SKIP MCDONALD

Skip McDonald is Little Axe has made his name as an integral part of the Sugar Hill House Band playing on the most influential early rap classics and, as part of Adrian Sherwood’s On-U Sound crew, he has made some of the most adventurous and praised UK music of the last 20 years. It has been a big year for King Size Slim (aka Toby Barelli). The last 12 months has seen the release of his first studio album, an incredibly busy gig diary (including 27 shows in just 31 days during August) and a British Blues Award.

Creating their own take on traditional Celtic folk, Ferocious Dog fuse; fiddles, whistles, mandolins with raw, buzz saw rock n’ roll attitude. With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride. Catch this band whilst you can – you will not be disappointed. Support from Gaz Brookfield an Maelor Hughes.

DOORS: 7PM SUPPORT: 7:45PM STAGE (1ST ACT) PRICE: £10 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:45PM STANDING PRICE: £12 ADV SEATED/STANDING

TALK / ROCK & POP

WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER AN EVENING WITH NODDY HOLDER

Noddy Holder has thrilled audiences since the early 1970s when his glam rock band Slade achieved a remarkable level of success with a succession of Top 20 singles including the classic hit ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’. Earlier this year Noddy released his autobiography, ‘The World According to Noddy’, in which he shares his accounts of his days on the road, celebrity gossip and general musings about fame, friendship and fatherhood, and how he manages the ups and downs of modern life. Noddy’s story will be followed by an audience Q and A.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:45PM PRICE: £10 ADV 20 22

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Further events being added now, see our website www.thegrandvenue.co.uk

TICKET BOOKINGS

GIFT VOUCHERS

Phone 01200 421599 Web www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Reception Tues - Sat, 10am-6pm at 18 York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DL

Gift Vouchers for events are available from our box office Phone 01200 421599

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DECEMBER

LUNCHTIME LIVE, JAZZ

FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER WESTERN VALLEY HOT CLUB

INTERGENERATIONAL DANCE Thank you to Waddington & West Bradford, Whalley, Gisburn and Brookside for joining us for the 6th annual Intergenerational Tea Dance. Year 6’s, Teachers, Parents and Grand Parents had been practicing the Cha Cha Cha, Waltz and Lindihop over previous weeks to make this a lovely experience for all.

The Western Valley Hot Club swing into town for our monthly Lunchtime Live session starring the effervescent Gaynor Sutcliffe (vocals / violin / piano / accordion), Simon Brady (vocals / guitar / mandolin / lap steel), and Ray Walmsley (double bass), expect a variety of Western swing, gypsy jazz and rock and roll, all performed with aplomb.

ROCK

SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER FROM THE JAM

Sound Effects is The Jam’s fifth album. Released in 1980, it often vies for the title of their best, a superb amalgam of funk and mid-60s psychedelic rock. All sprinkled with fantastic hooks and tight-as-you-like playing. After the ambitious, harder-rocking Setting Sons, The Jam returned to the pop-oriented outlook of All Mod Cons, albeit with a noticeably different sound. From The Jam return to the Grand for what has become a hugely popular annual appearance. Tickets will sell out so please purchase early to avoid disappointment.

DOORS: 7PM DOORS 7:45PM STAGE (1ST BAND) PRICE: £20 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

SOUL

SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON

The original Sunday afternoon soul session features four DJs playing soul, RnB, Northern and Tamla Motown from across the board.

DOORS: 3PM-8PM PRICE: £6 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

DECEMBER FILM & FOOD NIGHT

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER THE WATER DIVINER

TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER JANE EYRE

DOORS: 7PM FILM STARTS: 8:30PM (122 MINS) PRICE: £15.50 ADV INC TWO COURSE SET MEAL ALLERGIES & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING. SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE)

DOORS: 6:30PM STAGE 7PM £15 ADV / £12.50 CONC

Russell Crowe’s directorial debut, The Water Diviner, is an epic adventure set four years after the devastating battle of Gallipoli during World War I. Australian farmer Joshua Connor (Russell Crowe) travels to Turkey in 1919 to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. (111 min running time). You can pre order your wine on booking at a discounted rate from £12.

COMEDY

FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER CLITHEROE COMEDY CLUB V (CHRISTMAS SPECIAL)

Ivan Brackenbury / Steve Gribbin / Wes Zahurak Christmas capers aplenty as The Grand’s comedy club welcomes another marvellous trio of ingenious comedy stars. Headliner Ivan Brackenbury (aka Tom Binns) brings his hilarious ‘Hospital Radio Roadshow’ voted ‘The funniest show at The (Edinburgh Festival) Fringe’ by The Times. Guitar-wielding satire from Steve Gribbin and razor-sharp wit from zany American Wes Zahurak completes the line-up. Resident MC Tony Vino comperes.

DOORS: 6:45PM STAGE: 7:30PM PRICE: £12 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. The re-imagining of Brontë’s masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

FOLK / ROCK

WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER FOTHERINGAY

Fotheringay wrap up a year where they have returned bright eyed and bushy tailed for a spectacular string of live dates following the release of their latest album ‘Nothing More: The Collected Fotheringay’. Featuring original founding members Jerry Donahue, Gerry Conway and Pat Donaldson, along with some very special guests: PJ Wright (known for his work with Little Johnny England and the Dylan Project), filling the late Trevor Lucas’s shoes, Kathryn Roberts (BBC Folk Award winner) and Sally Barker (The Poozies / Show of Hands/ The Voice), exquisitely sharing Sandy’s beautiful songs.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:45PM £25 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

ROCK / POP

ROCK & POP

SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER ABSOLUTE BOWIE

FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER THE SOUTH

Absolute Bowie return to bring you Europe’s Premier Bowie tribute show – a popular 5-piece band faithfully interpreting the music of David Bowie with uncanny accuracy. They will take you on a musical journey through the ever-changing phases of Bowie’s music and fashion with incredible attention to detail.

DOORS: 7:15PM STAGE: 8PM PRICE: £14 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

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After ten studio albums, five greatest hits compilations, thirty-four chart singles, 15 million record sales worldwide and performing in front of millions of fans, when time was called on The Beautiful South in 2008, not everyone was ready to leave the party. Dave Hemingway and Ali Wheeler, singers with the band – were having too much fun to get out the pipe and slippers, and so The South was formed. Armed with a sensational back catalogue of hits such as ‘Song For Whoever’, ‘Perfect Ten’, ‘Rotterdam’, ‘Don’t Marry Her’, ‘You Keep It All In’, ‘Old Red Eyes Is Back’ and many others, there is a long way to go on this particular road.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7:30PM PRICE: £22 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

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DECEMBER POP / CLASSICAL MUSIC

SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER BLAKE AT CHRISTMAS

Join Brit-Award winning vocalists Blake for their debut Christmas show, featuring festive songs in beautiful trio harmony, video projections and the group’s fast-paced comedy banter. During this 2 hour stage spectacular Blake perform an eclectic range of Yuletide songs, taken from their first Christmas album, released UK wide on November 9th. With this brand new tour show, Blake’s return to The Grand promises to fill the place with festive cheer.

DECEMBER BALLROOM

FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER COME DANCING CHRISTMAS BALL

A special night of ballroom music, dinner and dance for The Grand’s weekly dancers, but open to all (dress code: black tie and evening dress), ticket price includes 3-course meal.

DOORS: 7PM PRICE: TBC INCLUDES DINNER

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:45PM PRICE: £20 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

GOSPEL / POP

MONDAY 14TH DECEMBER GRAND CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Grand Choir performs their annual Christmas concert. Expect a festive selection of carols and popular songs, with mince pies and mulled wine included in the ticket price.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:30PM PRICE: £7.50 ADULTS / £3 U18S SEATED (UNRESERVED)

LUNCHTIME LIVE, JAZZ

FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER MARK LEWIS TRIO & SPECIAL GUESTS

Christmas cheer will be in abundance at our special Lunchtime Live session featuring Ed Lomax (piano), Mel Hatchman (bass), Derek Smith (drums) and Wilf Nuttall (vibes) and a very special guest vocalist. Expect high quality jazz standards and a few festive surprises.

DOORS: 11:30AM-2PM STAGE: 12 NOON PRICE: £12.00 (NO CONC) SAVE £7.50 WITH OUR SEASON TICKET. LUNCH INCLUDED PRE ORDER EITHER SOUP, HOT SANDWICH OR BAKED POTATO WITH FILLING. SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE) 20 28

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

FAMILY THEATRE

MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER SALTMINE THEATRE COMPANY: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Classic Christmas theatre production re-imagined by the fabulous Saltmine Theatre team.

DOORS: 6PM STAGE 6:30PM PRICE: £8 ADULTS £4 U16S (FAMILY TICKET: £20 FOR 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN).

ROCK & POP

TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER SWING COMMANDERS

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a shindig with the Swing Commanders at the Grand. Larger than life frontman Peter Riley leads this fabulous group into a medley of Jumpjive, Cowboy Jazz, Blues and Western Swing. This night is always a surefire sell-out, so please buy your tickets early.

DOORS: 7PM STAGE 7:45PM PRICE: £12.50 ADV UNRESERVED SEATING (ROOM FOR DANCING)

See page 34 for The Grand Venue Key Terms and Conditions.

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YOUTH

COMMUNITY

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - BE MY BAND

MONDAYS - THE GRAND CHOIR

The Grand’s music tuition project is aimed at young people who want to improve their musicianship while playing in a band. Led by experienced musicians (and music teachers) Roo Walker and Marc Winstanley, the course runs over a 12-week period. In addition to weekly hour-long rehearsals, the course features master classes for each musical discipline and an opportunity for all the bands to perform at an exciting showcase on The Grand’s main stage in front of friends and family.

The Grand Choir meets in the Auditorium every Monday (from 7pm to 9pm). Led by experienced vocal coach and music tutor Olivia Mason, the Choir performs at The Grand twice a year and occasionally in other venues. Sessions are £4 per week. To join, or for more information, please contact Geraldine Woodworth (geraldine.woodworth@thegrandvenue.co.uk) term time only.

TUESDAYS - FILM CLUB Film Club is open all Ribble Valley High School students and gives them the opportunity to watch, discuss and review films, as well as gain training and access the resources to make their own films. This is a fantastic launch pad for introducing young people to film, as well as boosting literacy, critical thinking and filmmaking skills. This project runs in partnership with Intofilm and runs weekly on a Tuesday from 4 to 6pm and entry is complimentary.

THURSDAYS - STREETFEET Our ‘Streetfeet’ youth project is led by qualified dance tutor Danielle Oddie. During the sessions the young people can take part in recreation or competition. At the end of term there will be a seasonal showcase for friends and family. TEENIE TINIES: 5:00-5:30 (Pre-school, Reception & Yr 1). TEENIES: 5:30-6:00 (Yr 2-Yr 4). TEENIES COMP CLASS: 6:00-6:30 (Yr 2-Yr4) JNR A CLASS: 6:30-7:15 (Yr 5-Yr 7). JNR A COMP CLASS: 7:15-8:00 (Yr 5-Yr 7). JNR B CLASS: 8:008:45 (Yr 8-Yr 13). JNR B COMP CLASS 8:45-9:30 (Yr 8–Yr 13). For more information: streetfeet@thegrandvenue.co.uk

SATURDAYS - BACKSTAGE PASS Backstage Pass returns with new, exciting elements for young people to engage in the Arts. To compliment the full BSP programme, we have created individual skills weeks for young people to come along and experience Singing, Dance and Drama in 1 hour slots every other Saturday. Sessions run 9am till 12pm with Arts awards, LAMDA examinations and annual showcase premier. Suitable for ages 7-16. For more information contact: bsp@thegrandvenue.co.uk 30

WEDNESDAYS - COME DANCING The Grand’s ballroom dancing sessions, led by experienced instructor Victoria Heys, take place every Wednesday morning (term time only). Beginners Class 9:30am10:30am; Improvers 10:30am-12 noon. Sessions are £5 or £6 (for both sessions, refreshments included). All ages welcome, no partner necessary.

THURSDAYS - SNUGGLE & SING / BUMPS & BABIES Our auditorium is the domain of babies and parents on a Thursday morning. The ‘Snuggle and Sing’ session, with Sheila Rushton, includes music, singing and sensory play, promoting language development and communication skills. The first session (for parents and infants) starts at 9:30am and the second session (for toddlers and parents) starts at 10:30am. £2 per child. Bumps & Babies, organised by the National Childbirth Trust, is a drop-in session that runs alongside Snuggle & Sing, where parents and parents-to-be get together over a coffee and a cake in a relaxed atmosphere.

MONTHLY - FUEL The evening centres on a focussed time of passionate worship led by Dawn Elektra and the Fuel worship band with input from the month’s visiting speaker. The evening also includes social time to mingle in The Grand’s cafe. £3 From 7:30pm - 9:30pm. 13th September, 11th October, 8th November, 13th December.

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS Our in house music specialist Hannah Spurgeon will be teaching Ukulele, Guitar and singing on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The cost is £10 for 30mins. For availability please contact Hannah.spurgeon@the-grand.org.uk.

SOLOMON

VENUE HIRE

ABOUT THE SOLOMON PROJECT The Solomon Project is advocating the needs of some of Kenya’s poorest children. It works in partnership with Mary’s Meals, providing meals to chronically hungry children in their local school. By using local produce and community volunteers we are able to feed one child in school for a whole year for just £17.00. HOW IT WORKS The Solomon project provides daily meals to chronically hungry children in their local school. The children then have an incentive to attend school and through education, gain a better future for them selves and their communities.

With our state of the art technical facilities, rehearsal spaces, versatile auditorium and our modern conference suite The Grand are able to meet a wide range of requirements to suit all event types. Our friendly and experienced staff can provide a range of support services including bespoke event catering, technical help, marketing and box office support. We can cater for a diverse range of events including: Live music concerts Theatre productions Charity functions Conferences Book/product launches School events Exhibitions Wedding celebrations If you are interested in hiring The Grand for your event please don’t hesitate to contact our Events team on 01200 421599 or email The Grand: hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk 32

The result l Daily attendance dramatically rises. l When the gnawing pain of hunger is removed, concentration in classes improves. l Better grades lead to greater opportunities in life and a chance to break the cycle of poverty. So far the Solomon project is feeding 5200 in schools but with your help we are looking to extend our work. It costs just £17 to feed a child in school for a whole year. That’s just 8 pence a day!!! Would you consider donating or fundraising?

Please note: We regret it is not possible to hire The Grand for birthday parties or christenings.

WHERE & WHY Eldoret is a town in West/central Kenya, which is the nearest conurbation to the remote area of Turkana. Many people fleeing the drought conditions live here. Previous to that, Eldoret was the epicentre of the post

election tribal conflict from 2007 onwards which resulted in neighbour massacring neighbour. Many of the children being fed by the Solomon project are orphans of that civil war. The schools feeding programme is mainly centred on the slum areas and is aimed at getting street children into schools. Their situation is desperate. They live in gangs on the streets. Most sniff glue to suppress hunger pangs and to dull the pain of life on the streets. They are given this by adults who run the “barracks” where they gather for safety in numbers. They are constantly subjected to brutal attacks and have horrific stories to tell. The influx of children who’ve arrived as a result of the drought has made the problem even worse in the last couple of years. Previously it was only boys who were living like this, but now there are girls too which has given rise to the new phenomenon of street families, where babies are being born on the streets and in the rubbish tips where the children live. We are told many of them, once weaned off the glue, are very intelligent and make good students. DONATIONS CAN BE MADE By phone 01200 421599 or online at www.thesolomonproject.co.uk or upon purchasing a ticket through our Box Office.

T&Cs BOOKING SERVICE

Transaction Fee: The Grand charges a small booking fee of £1.50 per transaction (not ticket). This helps us deliver a more efficient box office and contributes to The Grand’s wider outreach work. Advance Booking: Buying tickets in advance through our box office (In person, by phone or on our website) is always better value than using external ticket agencies or paying on the door. Catered Events: Advance booking is required. In usual cases, this is approximately 3 working days prior to the event. Please notify The Grand Venue of any dietary requirements no later than 3 working days prior to the event. Group Bookings: If you are a group of 15 or more and attending a seated event, please arrange with our box office well in advance if you wish to secure reserved seating. Attendees will need to be there no later than 20 minutes after the door open time. Concessions: Where stated concessions are available for children (Under 18), students (with valid ID) and adults (over 60).

Disability: The Grand Venue is keen to promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities and where possible have taken the necessary steps to meet customers requirements. Please call in advance to notify us of any requirements. Pregnancy/Injuries: We regret that for General Admission events with no seating we can’t guarantee seating on request upon entry to an event. If you notify us in advance we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

SEATING & AGE RESTRICTIONS

General Admission: When an event specifies General Admission please assume the event will be standing room only. Depending on the number of attendees we may put a few seats out but this cannot be guaranteed. There may or may not be seats of any kind available. The Grand Venue restrict the age of those attending General Admission events to children 11 years old and over due to sound levels and crowd profiles.

Refunds and Exchanges: We regret that The Grand cannot refund or exchange tickets once they have been paid unless the event has been cancelled. Sold Out Event: When an event is Sold Out, we will hold a list of customers wanting to buy or sell on tickets. Contact details will be supplied to the purchaser. The Grand cannot facilitate or manage the transaction beyond giving contact details.

Seated (Unreserved): Seating will be provided for all ticket holders, however it is not possible to reserve your seat. If you wish to be seated in the area that reflects your personal preference please arrive early as seats are taken on a first come first served basis. For unreserved seating events children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Grand Venue restrict the age of those attending seated events to children 3 years old and over. Where stated some seated events may be restricted to 18+.

Collecting Tickets: If you have selected the Box Office option when booking tickets they will be available for collection from the box office.

Allocated Seating: For catered events we will do our utmost to allocate seats, but this depends on the nature of the event and cannot be guaranteed.

Collecting Tickets for someone else: If you are collecting a ticket(s) and you are not the person whose card was used for the purchase, we will ask for the purchasers details, your name and photo ID and the last four digits of the card used to purchase the tickets, billing address.

Show Times/Support Bands: For the majority of shows the doors open at 7pm with a curfew of 11pm. Door opening times will be printed on the tickets. Show times & support acts can be supplied if you email hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk. Please note that for private hire events we may not have accurate information until the start of the event All times and support acts listed are subject to change and are to be used as guidance only. Do not use the stage times listed to make travel arrangements.

Admissions, Refusals and rejections In accordance with section 27 of the licensing law the venue has the right to refuse admission without providing a reason. If you have consumed alcohol prior to arrival & appear to be in an intoxicated state or behave inappropriately in the queue or in view of the venue staff you may be refused entry without a refund. In addition no food or beverages may be brought into the premises.

Smoking Policy: In line with the law, The Grand Venue is a non-smoking venue. The use of electronic cigarettes is also prohibited.

Event Cancellations: In the event of a cancellation ticket holders will be contacted by phone.

TICKET BOOKING & INFORMATION Online www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Call 01200 421599 Visit The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DL Email hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk THE GRAND RECORDING STUDIO www.grandstudio.co.uk

THE SOLOMON PROJECT www.thesolomonproject.co.uk