ASHFORD’S MUSIC & ARTS VENUE 2021
Well what a year it’s been for us all but not even a pandemic can stop us celebrating our 10th birthday and now we are well and truly Back with a Bang. We know how difficult it’s been in the past year but can’t wait to welcome you back and enjoy better times ahead with a fantastic new season with something for everyone. We hope you enjoy spotting posters dotted around the town featuring some of the amazing performers we have been lucky to work with over the past 10 years. Back in 2011 we opened with the fabulous Chris Wood and since then have worked with 1000’s of artists, staged 100’s of shows and involved a huge number of partners and sponsors BUT none of this would have been possible without your continued support and our wonderful team of volunteers, so to THANK YOU and to celebrate our 10th birthday tickets are just £10 for our birthday party gigs, Huey Morgan and Toploader – so what are you waiting for? Book now, we can’t wait to see you and here’s to the next 10 years!
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ARTS IN ASHFORD
Debra McGee CEO Revelation
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HUEY MORGAN DJ SET
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(Fun Lovin’ Criminals / BBC 6 Music) Huey Morgan, the much loved, charismatic front man of acclaimed rock and hip hop group Fun Lovin’ Criminals with a very special DJ set with Create Platform at Revelation this Summer.
Doors: 6:45pm Show: 7:30pm
Early Bird: £10 Door: £13 FRI JUN
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TOPLOADER
90s icons Toploader are back helping Create celebrate 25 years of fantastic sounds, right here at Revelation! The band are also celebrating 20 years since their debut album “Onka’s Big Moka”, including hits like “Dancing In The Moonlight” and “Achille’s Heel”
Doors: 6:45pm Show: 7:30pm
Early Bird: £10 Door: £13
SAT SEP
DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW
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Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters - and lots of sound effects! The nation’s favourite sitcom returns new-minted in this highlyacclaimed production with 3 new, never performed before episodes.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £18 U16s: £15 Door: £22 U16s: £18
TUE SEP
ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE
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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES ACTOR JOHN CHALLIS Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show, the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £20 Door: £23 SAT SEP
CODA: A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN
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The UK’s most authentic-sounding and looking tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin are back! Faithfully recreating the excitement, energy, passion and magic of the world’s most famous rock band, you could almost believe you were watching the real thing!
Doors: 6:45pm Show: 7:30pm SAT SEP
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Early Bird: £18 Door: £20 U16: £8
AN EVENING WITH CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS
From Rocky Horror to Poldark, I’m a Celebrity to Widow Twanky, this talented actor, humourist, writer and raconteur’s 50 year career has created a story packed evening just for you.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £15 U16s: £12 Door: £18 U16s: £15
SPIERS AND BODEN
FRI OCT
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After years of speculation, English folk’s best-loved duo are back together and working on new material. John Spiers and Jon Boden founded the groundbreaking folk big band Bellowhead, which went on to huge success, multiple awards and over 250,000 album sales.
Doors: 7:15pm Show: 8:00pm
Early Bird: £18 U16: £14 Door: £22 U16: £18 SAT OCT
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GEORGE MICHAEL STORY
The only touring show to perform George Michael’s hits in chronological order. The George Michael Story tells in detail, the career of George and his 100 million record selling history. Promoted by Reveal Media.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7.30pm
Early Bird: £25 U16: £21 Door: £30 U16: £25
THU OCT
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SCOTT MATTHEWS
The Ivor Novello-winning artist is part of a lineage that includes such greats as Buckley and Drake, John Martyn and Paul Simon. Matthews is a musical alchemist who transforms base metal to gold.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £16.50 U16: £12 Door: £20 U16: £15 SAT OCT
RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN DELUXE
Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’. Ever-evolving, ever-changing, Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism is a “winwin” (GUARDIAN), as sold out crowds across the UK have attested.
Doors: 7:15pm Show: 8:00pm
Early Bird: £17 U16: £15 Door: £22 U16: £18
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HANNAH JAMES AND TOBY KUHN
SAT OCT
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Hannah James and Toby Kuhn are a dazzling combination. Hannah is an award-winning musician, dancer, songwriter and singer, renowned for her work with Lady Maisery, Seasick Steve, Maddy Prior, and others. Toby is a globetrotting French cellist whose inventive, improvisational playing combines beautifully with Hannah creating charismatic, playful chemistry. This folk is full of soul.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £14 U16: £11 Door: £18 U16: £15
KING CHARLES
FRI NOV
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The mighty King Charles is back on the road and making his first visit to Revelation with a sensational new album ‘Out Of My Mind’ exploring four of the core themes that have dominated pop music... love, loneliness, sex and suicide
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £14 U16: £11 Door: £18 U16: £15 SAT NOV
GORDON HENDRICKS AS ELVIS
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Gordon Hendricks was crowned 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artiste Champion, becoming the undisputed No 1 in the World. Gordon’s show recreates those magical vocals in over 2 hours of fantastic entertainment featuring all of those favourite ELVIS songs and many more. Promoted by Povey and Povey Ltd
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Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm
Early Bird: £25 Conc: £20
SAT NOV
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CLEARWATER CREEDANCE REVIVAL Five decades on from Woodstock Festival, the spirit, power and quality of CCR’s iconic songs, – ‘Proud Mary, ‘Bad Moon Rising’, ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’, ‘Born on the Bayou’, ‘Fortunate Son’, ‘Down on the Corner’ and more are powerfully reprised with CLEARWATER CREEDENCE REVIVAL – along with material from CCR frontman, John Fogerty. Promoted by AGMP
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £17.50 Door: £22.50
FRI NOV
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WARD THOMAS
Following the release of their acclaimed UK top 10 album, ‘Restless Minds’, and being awarded the prestigious ‘Global Artist Award’ at the CMA Awards earlier this year, country-pop duo Ward Thomas are heading to Ashford for an intimate acoustic show.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £22.50 Door: £25.50
FRI DEC
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EVERYTHING BUBLÉ
This tribute show takes you through all of Bublé’s biggest hits. Headed up by UK and International vocalist Josh Hindle - who sounds every bit as good as the real thing! Promoted by Reveal Media
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm
Early Bird £17 Door: £20 SAT DEC
MICHAEL SPICER THE ROOM NEXT TOUR
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The internet sensation of 2020, Michael Spicer talks about his life making comedy under the radar, his viral hits of the past and of course, brand new Room Next Door sketches. This is a unique opportunity as the man from The Room Next Door puts his headphones down and walks out onto the live stage.
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm
Early Bird: £15 Door: £19 FRI DEC
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CAROLS AND CAPERS.
MADDY PRIOR AND THE CARNIVAL BAND
Maddy and the Carnival Band put their inimitable stamp on familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour. Carols & Capers will guarantee to be a Christmas Party to remember.
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:45pm
Early Bird: £25 Door: £29
PRE-SHOW MENU AT MACKNADE ASHFORD Call into Macknade Ashford between 5 & 7pm for an early evening meal prior to your performance (Thursday, Friday & Saturday only). Enjoy a large plate and a drink for £12 or a large plate, a drink and a dessert for £16. Signature dishes include seared skirt steak & fries and spiced roast cauliflower on brown lentil dahl. Choose from a glass of house wine, a pint on draught or a soft drink to enjoy with your meal. Macknade is situated at No.1 Elwick Place, only five minutes’ walk from the venue, where there is also free parking after 3pm. You can view the menu at: macknade.com/elwick-place. Or use postcode TN23 1AE for directions.
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0844 477 1000
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St Mary The Virgin, The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG
• Driving
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Pay and display car parks are within easy walking distance. The nearest is Vicarage Lane (100m walk) where parking is free after 6pm.
• Train travel 10 minute walk (700m) from Ashford International.
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@RevelationAsh 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. Mary’s Arts Trust. Registered office: The College, Churchyard, Ashford, Kent TN23 1QG. Registered in England No. 07760504 Registered Charity No 1144945.
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If you have any special requirements, do not hesitate to call to see if we can accommodate you. Photo by Lewis Brockway