HIGHLIGHTS TOM MCRAE
Brit Award nominee
SCOTTIvorMATTHEWS Novello Award Winner
DAVID STARKEY
Historian and best-selling author
BESSARABIA
International Klezmar Ensemble And much more
ASHFORD'S MUSIC & ARTS VENUE SPRING SUMMER 2018
SAT FEB
FRI MAR
10
FAMILY FILM FUN
MARY POPPINS & THE JUNGLE BOOK
REVELS COMEDY CLUB
Jungle Book Mary Poppins Doors: 12:45pm Doors: 2:45pm Show: 1:15pm Show: 3:15pm
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
It is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious meets the King of the Swingers - do we need to say more? Disney at its very best!
Tickets: 50p per film, per person
FRI FEB
FRI APR
16 13
TWOD presents:
THE WHEELS ON DEBUSSY
02
A night of laughter with ‘Paper puppetry’ comic Bec Hill, magical comedian El Baldiniho and Britain’s oldest ‘new’ comedian Sha Wiley at Revels Comedy Club, all MCee’d by funny vicar Ravi Holy.
Advance: £10 U16s: £8 Door: £12 U16s: £10
SAT MAR
03
KNIGHT AND SPIERS
CLASSICAL CONCERTS FOR KIDS
Little monkeys welcome! Outstanding musicians will wow you in our family friendly concerts. Join us for craft, coffee, cake and toe-tapping tunes
Doors: 10:00am Show: 10:30am
Legendary fiddler Peter Knight (ex-Steeleye Span) and melodeon extraordinaire John Spiers (ex-Bellowhead) join together for their first UK tour.
Advance: £5 U16s: £3 Door: £6 U16s: £4
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
SAT FEB
FRI MAR
17
ACOUSTIC STRAWBS Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Advance: £8 U16s: £6 Door: £10 U16s: £8
SUN FEB
SAT MAR
25
24
Advance: £18 U16s: £14 Door: £22 U16s: £18
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Kent-based Abigail Cardwell (vocals) and Chris Kennedy (piano) perform popular jazz standards new and old.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
ETS dren TICK chil ILY + 2 FAMdults
ABIGAIL CARDWELL & CHRIS KENNEDY
Advance: £22 U16s: £16 Door: £26 U16s: £18
Former Mercury Prize and Brit Award nominee, Tom McRae has been quietly moving up the ranks of the most respected songwriters in the world today. This is his only Kent date. A Curious-minded event sponsored by Curious Drinks.
2
Fireside Sparks with:
09
TOM MCRAE
Dave Cousins and Tony Hooper were the co-founders of the Strawberry Hill Boys. The Strawbs emerged from these bluegrass roots in the late 60’s and have been around ever since.
Doors: 2:45pm Show: 3:30pm
Advance: £15 U16s: £10 Door: £18 U16s: £14
LONG NOSE PUPPET THEATRE PENGUIN
How do you make a silent Penguin talk? Why not join us to find out in this is exciting and surreal puppet show full of surprises- a spectacular theatre experience for ages 2+.
Doors: 1:45pm Show: 2:30pm
Advance: £7 Family Ticket: £26 Door: £8 Family Ticket: £30
FRI APR
THU MAY
13
31
Emperor Promotions presents:
DAVID STARKEY
HENRY VIII: THE FIRST BREXITEER?
TINA TURNER EXPERIENCE SHOW
Henry VIII, like a colossus, bestrides the history of our country. He invented the idea of British uniqueness; in fact, the Reformation could be defined as the first Brexit.
The best West End show that’s not in the West Endcompletely live! This energetic show charts the life of one of the world’s iconic performers.
Doors: 6:45pm Show: 7:30pm
Fireside Sparks with:
THE JONNY HEPBIR DUO
SAT JUN
22
02
RPR (RITCHIE, PARRISH, RITCHIE)
Hard-working band Ritchie, Parrish and Ritchie rock the folk/roots music scene, with a massive presence and a fanatically loyal following throughout Canada, the US & Britain.
Advance: £8 U16s: £6 Door: £10 U16s: £8
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
SAT APR
FRI JUN
28
08
SCOTT MATTHEWS
Advance: £17 U16s: £10 Door: £21 U16s: £14
Ivor Novello Award-winning Scott Matthews with his unique bold mix of folk, rock, blues and Eastern-inspired song-writing. A Curious-minded event sponsored by Curious Drinks.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
02
Klezmer ensemble Bessarabia have been performing for over 21 years to great acclaim in Israel and beyond, showcasing the musicians’ unbridled talent and faultless musical taste.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Advance: £17 U16s: £10 Door: £20 U16s: £14
HOME SERVICE
Formed in 1981, this quintessentially English 8-piece Rock-Folk band returned to prominence in 2011. Now featuring a refreshed line-up with John Kirkpatrick as front man.
Advance: £14 U16s: £11 Door: £18 U16s: £15 WED MAY
BESSARABIA
Advance: £17 U16s: £15 Door: £20 U16s: £17
SUN APR
Regarded as one of the few authentic players on the British Gypsy jazz scene, the Jonny Hepbir Duo (featuring Brighton-based Jason Henson) performs Django Reinhart-inspired music at its best.
Doors: 2:45pm Show: 3:30pm
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Advance: £15 U16s: £13 Door: £16 U16s: £13
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
JOIN OUR EXCITING MEMBERSHIP SCHEME! Revelation Angels offers people who want to support Ashford’s growing arts scene the opportunity to get involved and help shape it’s future.
Advance: £23 U16s: £16 Door: £26 U16s: £18
Member benefits include: • Priority booking and newsletters
• VIP reception and candlelight tour of St Mary’s
• 10% off at the bar
• Credit for your support
Find out more about our membership at:
• Reserved front row seats
www.revelationashford.co.uk
• Free tickets
• Host a concert in your own home!
Revelation is delighted to welcome Chapel Down as sponsor. With a range of World class wines and spirits from their winery in Tenterden and their hugely popular Curious beers and cider, they are England’s most exciting drinks company and proud of their Kent base. “With our iconic new brewery being built in the centre of Ashford and the other exciting developments taking
place in and around the town, we are really pleased to be able to help Revelation provide a first class experience at its fabulous venue. There is an exciting programme of entertainment with something to surprise and delight everyone. It all goes to make Ashford an even more exciting place to be at the moment.”
Frazer Thompson, CEO Chapel Down.
Where to find us St Mary the Virgin The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG
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Pay and display car parks are within easy walking distance. The nearest is Vicarage Lane where parking is free after 6pm.
• Train travel 10 minute walk from Ashford International.
• Bus information stagecoachbus.com 08456 002299
arrivabus.co.uk 08701 201088
Tickets available from
revelationashford.co.uk Or call Revelation Ashford:
01233 660360
Everyone welcome and catered for:
Tourist Information Centre
01233 330316
01233 663201 Booking Fees Apply. Licensed bar available. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Funded by
The Record Store
Emporia
01233 612278
If you have any special requirements, do not hesitate to call to see if we can accommodate you.
All information correct at time of printing. However due to the nature of our programme, we strongly recommend checking the website for amendments or calling 01233 663201 for the latest information before attending. St Mary’s Arts Trust reserves the right to change the programme and introduce offers at any time, these will not apply to tickets already purchased. In the unlikely occurrence of the event being cancelled, tickets will be refunded or exchanged. No other refunds can be issued. St. Marys Arts Trust. Registered office: The College, Churchyard, Ashford, Kent TN23 1QG. Registered in England No. 07760504 Registered Charity No 1144945.