Ashby Venture Theatre

from Ibstock Life January 2023

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Ashby Venture eatre So much to look forward to in 2023!

On Saturday 14th January the Venture Jazz Club presents their annual performance by a most popular jazz artiste. ‘Spats’ Langham and his Hot Fingers are coming to the theatre and tickets are already whizzing out of the door. He is by far our bestselling act and his 1920’s/30’s crooning and storytelling enthrals our audiences. Tickets cost £15.

On Saturday 21st January we have the great pop band - Hey! Beatles returning. Come and see the band portray the musical life of Britain’s greatest group. Tickets cost £12.

On Saturday 25th February a new face and band are coming to the Jazz club, it’s Sarah Spencer and her Transatlantic Jazz Band. The band comprise some of the best musicians in the country including several who are London based. Mike Henry or Magic Mike on trumpet is a treat to watch. The band leader, Sarah Spencer is one of the country’s hottest tenor sax players and if it’s exciting danceable jazz you like don’t miss this great band. Tickets cost £15.

Our Next Dramatic Production

The next play at the Venture Theatre will be ‘The Turn of the Screw’ by Henry James. The plot tells the story of a governess who is desperate to protect the children in her charge from evil and strange encounters. The scene is set in a remote country house. If you like a scary tale then come and immerse yourself in this chilling, gripping play with an extraordinary climax. This production is an adaptation by Patrick Prior.

The play runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th March and from Wednesday 29th March through to Saturday 1st April. The tickets for this production are only available on our website. They cost £10 and that includes a free programme!