What's On at The Stables: March-June 2020

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

Issue 76 | March - June 2020 Loremipsum

world class music & entertainment

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MAY 76 Mar - Jun 2020 Issue JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM Located in the village of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire and only a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Milton Keynes, The Stables is one the UK’s best-loved music venues.

Founded by the world-famous jazz musicians Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine in 1970, the venue now presents more than 400 performances each year across all musical genres in our two venue spaces – the Jim Marshall Auditorium (capacity 398) and Stage 2 (capacity 80) – and welcomes more than 100,000 customers through its doors.

A year-round programme of music-related workshops and courses for all ages and abilities to develop their musical skills is also available – for full details, turn to page 51.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

It’s time to celebrate!

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2020 marks 50 years since The Stables opened its doors.

Booking Fees at The Stables As of 14 January 2020, we have introduced a new per ticket booking commission fee structure.

• For tickets up to £10, a commission fee of £1 per ticket will be charged • For tickets between £10.01 and £15, a commission fee of £1.50 per ticket will be charged • For tickets between £15.01 and £25, a commission fee of £2.50 per ticket will be charged • For tickets more than £25, a commission fee of £3.50 per ticket will be charged Fees apply to all booking channels – in person, by phone and online – and replace all previous booking charges and fees.

All prices published in this brochure reflect the changes above and are inclusive of all booking commissions, i.e this is the total price you will pay per ticket.

We charge booking fees to help us cover some of the costs associated with running a box office, including staffing, IT software, banking costs and building overheads.

We will also be offering customers the option to print their own tickets at home. Tickets can also be collected at the box office or alternatively posted out for an additional cost of £2.

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CafĂŠ in 2 And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary

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The Wandering Hearts Monday 20 April

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Ma Bessie Wednesday 22 April page 20

information key Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation.

Grace Petrie Tuesday 12 May page 25

New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 11 February prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event. Ask Box Office for details.

Captain of the Lost Waves

This event takes place in Stage 2.

Friday 29 May page 48

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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We invite you to join our 50 for 50 campaign by donating a minimum of ÂŁ50 to our 50th birthday fund-raising campaign.

All funds donated will support education and artist development work at The Stables (registered charity no. 1178665) throughout the year. We’ll be working with new and emerging artists to develop their talent, as well as local communities to use music and the arts to transform lives.

You can donate to the campaign by heading to the Donate page on our website or calling the box office on 01908 280800.

Once your donation has been received, you will be invited to submit a portrait photo of yourself to be part of a digital wall of 2020 donors and to write 50 words on what The Stables means to you.

To find out more about our education work please visit stables.org/learning

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a fundraising event for The Stables

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The Jives Aces Big Beat Revue

The Fureys

Sunday 1 March, 8pm £24.50 & £22.50

Tuesday 3 March, 8pm £24

Rock and Roll Revolution

1 May

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for their many hits including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields Of France, The Old Man and Red Rose Café, make a welcome return to The Stables. The band are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. thefureys.com

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Britain’s Got Talent semifinalists The Jive Aces explode onto the stage in their trademark yellow suits and vintage style for their Big Beat Revue.

Featuring special guests Miss Kara Lane, the songstress from down under, and blonde bombshell Lottie B, along with the hot licks of jazz trumpeter Antonio Socci and the smooth accordion of Grazia Bevilacqua, the show is an exciting mix of hot jive, swinging rhythms, blues and classic rock’n’roll. jiveaces.com

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The Dublin Legends

14 May

An Audience With presents

Havana Nights starring Graziano Di Prima Thursday 5 March, 7.30pm £33.50 An all-new show brings an exciting mix of Latin dances with individual performances from Graziano Di Prima and Giada Lini as well as entertaining group numbers with their supporting dancers.

This fast-paced production promises to be fresh and innovative with amazing routines to dazzle and wow you. Italian Latin champion Graziano has established himself as a favourite on the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.

Pre-show meet and greet: £63.50 (includes a ticket for the show; only bookable in person or by phone) Promoted by An Audience With

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Albert Lee

Sam Avery: Toddlergeddon

Friday 6 March, 8pm £29.50

Saturday 7 March, 8pm £20.50

Double Grammy award-winner Albert Lee returns to the UK, this time accompanied by his great Electric Band.

One of the world’s finest guitarists, Albert is also an accomplished piano player and has a fine singing voice that can ‘tear it up’ rock’n’roll style. He has played on countless sessions worldwide and has appeared and recorded with Glen Campbell, Dave Edmunds and Joe Cocker. albertleeofficial.com

Join awardwinning comedian and bestselling author Sam Avery (aka The Learner Parent) for an evening of hilarious stand-up, brand-new for 2020. How do you raise a toddler with more attitude than Kanye West?

Can you negotiate effectively with a pre-schooler who knows you’re clueless? And will any of us survive Toddlergeddon? thelearnerparent.com

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The New Scummy Mummies Show

Richard Digance

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Brave PG Wild Rose 15 Sunday 8 March, 2.30pm £5 & £3 (under-18s £1 off) Brave chronicles the story of Scottish princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), a skilful and courageous archer with a decidedly impetuous nature. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes chaos and unintended peril, unwittingly jeopardizing her father’s kingdom. Now Merida must discover the meaning of true bravery as she confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to undo an ill-fated curse before it is too late.

(93 mins)

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Sunday 8 March, 8pm £8.50 & £6.50 (under-18s £1 off)

Rose-Lynn Harlan, played by BAFTA Rising Star nominee Jessie Buckley (Beast), is bursting with raw talent, charisma and cheek. Fresh out of jail and with two young kids, all she wants is to get out of Glasgow and make it as a country singer in Nashville. (100 mins)

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Come and enjoy some great films as The Stables is transformed into Milton Keynes’ latest cinema.

With ample free parking, films starting at the advertised time, theatre-style seating and a range of pre-show eating options available on site, we’ve got everything you need for a perfect movie experience.

Brave (PG)

(93 mins)

Sunday 8 March, 2.30pm £5 & £3 (£1 off for under-18s)

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Brave chronicles the story of Scottish princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), a skilful and courageous archer with a decidedly impetuous nature.

Wild Rose (15)

(100 mins)

Sunday 8 March, 8pm

£8.50 & £6.50 (£1 off for under-18s)

Rose-Lynn Harlan, played by BAFTA Rising Star nominee Jessie Buckley (Beast), is bursting with raw talent, charisma and cheek. Fresh out of jail and with two young kids, all she wants is to get out of Glasgow and make it as a country singer in Nashville.

Fisherman’s Friends (12A) Sunday 5 April, 8pm

(112 mins) £8.50 & £6.50 (£1 off for under-18s)

A fast-living, cynical London music executive (Daniel Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy).

Yesterday (12A) Monday 4 May, 8pm

(116 mins) £8.50 & £6.50 (£1 off for under-18s)

Jack Malik stars as a struggling singer-songwriter whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed.

Judy (12A) Monday 22 June, 8pm

(118 mins) £8.50 & £6.50 (£1 off for under-18s)

It’s winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in London to perform in a sell-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard Of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown.

Starring Renée Zellweger and Rufus Sewell.

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British Film Institute Study Days Film is an exciting medium which opens a window to new language and cultural practices. In a new partnership with the British Film Institute, we are excited to offer two innovative study days for children studying French or Spanish.

Ciné-minis pour les jeunes: a KS3 French Study Day Tuesday 10 March, 10am-3pm Using the BFI’s DVD of French short films (Cine-Minis) among others, the focus will be on developing an interactive way of learning through cinematographic techniques, while learning more about film language and consolidating prior knowledge of French vocabulary and grammar. The afternoon will comprise an introduced screening of a suitable feature film for this age group. The event will be conducted predominantly in French and students will be encouraged to speak in the target language. Students should be in their second to third year of studying French in order to get the most benefit from this event.

The day will be led by Nicole Valencia, former teacher of French at Southend High School for Girls, and primary languages coordinator in Southend-on-Sea.

Cine espãnol para jóvenes: a KS3 Spanish Study Day Wednesday 11 March, 10am-3pm Focusing on a suitable selection of short films, such as Emperrado (2009), La Leyenda del Espantapájaros (2205) and La Huida (2011), the interactive morning session will highlight themes of interest to young people while offering glimpses into Spanish life and culture. There will be interactive activities in the target language and vocabulary extension related to the films. There are opportunities for students to learn more about film language and also to act out small dramas on stage which will help consolidate learning. The afternoon comprises an introduced screening of the popular feature film, Zipi y Zape y el club de la canica (2013).

The day will be led by Nicola Fahidi, Head of MFL, Immanuel College, Bushey

Booking information These events are intended for teachers and students only.

Tickets £10 per student; £1 per adult accompanying every 5 students; for any additional adult the student rate applies. £40 for teachers attending without students. Discounts are available to Buckinghamshire schools and Milton Keynes schools serving communities experiencing disadvantage. Please contact BFI on 020 7815 1329 or education@stables.org / 01908 280821 to find out more.

To book tickets call The Stables Box Office on 01908 280800.

Please refer to BFI Education frequently asked questions before contacting our Education team, as these may help answer your queries.

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The Sound of Springsteen

Tuesday 10 March, 8pm £22

Thursday 12 March, 8pm £25

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Wednesday 11 March, 8pm £14.50

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The time for faff is over: has Big Daddy Graham got the skillz (anecdotes/ banter/topical asides) to pay da billz (gas/water/ electric)? More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business. Recently nominated for Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Award following a sell-out run at the 2019 Fringe Festival, Ivo has also been spotted on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Live From The BBC and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. ivograham.com

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The Story of Guitar Heroes

The Christians

Ivo Graham: The Game of Life

When this eight-piece band was formed in 2017, each member was carefully chosen for their unique abilities as a performer and their passion for the music of The Boss. The band are already showing signs of a big and successful career, quickly gathering online momentum even before performing their first date. sospringsteen.co.uk

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With a reputation as the ultimate crowd-pleasing live band, Toploader have backed the likes of Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, Noel Gallagher, Tom Jones, Simple Minds and Bon Jovi. They have also appeared at a host of festivals including Glastonbury, V Festival, T In The Park and Chris Evans’ CarFest. toploaderofficial.com

21 Mar

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Merry Opera presents Friday 13 March, 8pm £24 & £22

It’s Judgement Day for Don Giovanni, the world’s greatest lover. A supernatural comedy-thriller taking place in breakneck real time, the story begins with murder and ends with a hellish sentence passed on the legendary seducer – it’s the epic downfall of a man who always knows what we need, always makes us happy, but eventually realises he is out of time.

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Don Giovanni by W.A. Mozart (sung in English)

Polarising audiences for centuries, startlingly modern yet a dinosaur, can Don Giovanni still make us love him as he hurtles through his final hours? merryopera.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance Sunday 15 March, 7.30pm £7

Come along and join with the dancing as participants from the Ceilidh Experience course present their new bands created especially for tonight, playing a feast of traditional tunes for dancers and folk fans of all ages. Our guest dance caller will guide you through the steps in what promises to be a fun evening of dance and music. No previous ceilidh experience needed!

Suitable for adults and older children.

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Monday 16 March, 8pm £20 Having toured together since 1986 to packed concert halls all over the world, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham continue to charm audiences with their stunning music.

Aly was a founder member of the Boys of the Lough and his passionate fiddle-playing has found its way onto recordings by the likes of Eddi Reader and Richard Thompson. Accordion player Phil has been named one of Scotland’s 25 most influential people and his mastery of the instrument has led to him working with Mark Knopfler, James Taylor and Midge Ure. philandaly.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Feast of Fiddles

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17 Mar

7 Apr

Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives present

Sir Scallywag & The Battle Of Stinky Bottom MARCH

Tuesday 17 March, 1pm (concert lasts approximately 50 minutes) £7.50 (free teachers ticket with every 10 seats booked) Schools/family concert for ages 3 to 7 /Foundation /Key Stage 1

Join our quintet of musicians from Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives for a children’s concert packed full of highly engaging live classical music, vivid story-telling, bright illustrations from the book and lots of audience participation. Music in the Round’s Children’s Composer in Residence Paul Rissmann has written music set to the brilliant story written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Korky Paul (Penguin, 2015). There’ll also be an opportunity to meet the musicians in the foyer after the concert.

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“When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage, there’s only ONE person for the job, Sir Scallywag! But will the six-year-old knight be mighty enough to defeat the filthy trolls and win the Stinkiest Battle Ever?”

Learn the songs and download the free teachers pack before the concert. The comprehensive crosscurricular digital resources are ideal for any early years setting looking to develop their music-making and enrich their learning. More information available at musicintheround.co.uk Wednesday 22 Jan 4.30-6pm: free teachers/educators INSET session for participating groups – contact education@stables.org for more information

Ensemble 360 Tuesday 17 March, 8pm £20 & £16.50 Beethoven: Quintet for piano and wind in E flat, Op.16 Farrenc: Sextet in C minor, Op.40 Mozart: Quintet for piano and wind in E flat, K.452 Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary year with some of the country’s finest musicians and what are widely considered to be some of the greatest works in the wind repertoire. It was Beethoven’s Quintet that inspired Louise Farrenc to write her Sextet. A brilliant 19th century composer, she is now starting to achieve the recognition her outstanding music deserves. maxwellstringquartet.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Don Giovanni

Free tickets for Under-25s

As a member of the Cavatina Trust ticket scheme, which enables young people to enjoy live chamber music, we are able to offer a limited number of free tickets to eight- to 25-year-olds for this concert. To book these tickets, contact the box office.

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CLASSICAL SUPPER AT THE STABLES Enjoy a two or three-course pre-concert meal in Café in 2. Advance booking is strongly recommended – to reserve a table, please call the box office on 01908 280800.

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Merrill Osmond

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

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Wednesday 18 March, 8pm £33 & £31 Merrill Osmond is lead singer with the world-famous Osmond family. He is also an established solo artist, singing lead vocals on no fewer than 27 gold records. Tonight Merrill will perform all The Osmonds’ greatest hits and talk about his experiences of growing up with one of the world’s biggest bands, revealing some of the famous names he has met along the way. merrillosmond.com

1 Apr

Richard Digance Thursday 19 March, 8pm £20

ericandlittleern.co.uk Pam Ayres

10 Jun

Suzi Ruffell: Dance Like Everyone’s Watching

16+

Saturday 21 March, 8pm £15.50

Bafta-nominated Richard Digance embarks on his one-man show in 2020, negotiating motorway closures and diversions to play his favourite venues around Britain. He’ll perform some new tunes along with his popular nostalgic songs that promise the kind of audience participation he has made his own. richarddigance.com

Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no! The past 12 months have been massive for Suzi: a smash hit UK tour, heaps of television appearances including Live At The Apollo, Hypothetical and 8 Out Of 10 Cats – plus she has learnt how to make the perfect lemon cake. suziruffell.com

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Albert Lee

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A show for all the family from ages 8 to 108! A brilliant homage crammed full of those muchloved Morecambe & Wise comedy sketches, famous routines and songs and, of course, a musical guest!

Be taken back to a world of those fantastic Christmas specials.

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Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs

Friday 20 March, 8pm £25

6 Mar

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Ivo Graham

11 Mar

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The Dime Notes Sunday 22 March, 11.30am £15.50 The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing gems by musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Johnny Dodds and Red Nichols.

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Enjoy some fabulous Sunday-morning jazz in the Mancini Forum (The Stables’ main foyer). We’ll be presenting an enticing mix of established names and rising stars of the UK jazz scene in a relaxed, cabaret-style setting – the perfect way to start the day.

Joanna Eden: Sondheim & Me Sunday 19 April, 11.30am £16.50 Joanna’s latest show traces Sondheim’s work from West Side Story to Into the Woods, seeking to explore the jazzy side of Sondheim without losing the theatrical truth.

Rosanno Sportiello Trio Sunday 3 May, 11.30am £15.50 The fabulous Italian-American swing pianist returns to The Stables for another morning of superb live jazz. He’s best known as an exponent of the stride style and has been compared to the late Ralph Sutton and Dave McKenna.

Jazz Dynamos Sunday 17 May, 11.30am £15.50 Jazz Dynamos take well known songs and transform them with a mix of jazz, bossa, samba, and contemporary pop music - occasionally all at the same time!

Doors open at 11am and before each concert you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a hot bacon roll, along with a full bar and snack bar service – the Sunday papers will be available too! After the music has finished our in-house restaurant Café in 2 will be serving a two- or three-course lunch (full menu details are available on www.stables.org – pre-booking strongly advised).

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Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess: An Evening with Amanda Owen Tuesday 24 March, 3pm - matinee performance added due to public demand £20

The Dime Notes Sunday 22 March, 11.30am £15.50 Small band, huge swing!

The Dime Notes dig back into the bluesdrenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920s’ New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blues standards and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Johnny Dodds and Red Nichols. thedimenotes.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Jive Aces

1 Mar

Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen shares heartwarming tales and honest anecdotes from her remarkable life in North Yorkshire.

You’ll hear how she juggles life as a shepherdess, home renovator and mother to nine children with that as a bestselling author. Funny, charming and filled with unforgettable characters, Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess will delight anyone who has dreamed of a new life in the country. yorkshireshepherdess.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Eduardo Niebla Duo

Clive Anderson

Sunday 22 March, 8pm £20.50

2 Apr

Limehouse Lizzy Wednesday 25 March, 8pm £23.50

Hailed by The Guardian for his “exquisite guitar playing”, the formidable virtuoso Eduardo Niebla presents his repertoire of stunning flamenco jazz with internationally acclaimed guitarist Joao Lima.

A master of today’s generation, Eduardo has traversed the worlds of flamenco, jazz, classical, world and pop music, collaborating with such diverse partners as Craig David, Juno Reactor, sitar maestro Nishat Khan, Lol Coxhill and the Dante String Quartet. eduardoniebla.com

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive and well. Having added a tribute to exLizzy guitarist Gary Moore, the band return in 2020 with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed line-up yet. limehouselizzy.co.uk

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Richard Durrant

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John Coghlan’s Status Quo

20 Jun

The Christians

+ support from Fraser Anderson MARCH

Friday 27 March, 8pm £26.50

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Renowned for a string of soulful yet socially aware hits including Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again and Harvest For The World, The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the late 1980s and early 90s. Still headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry Christian, the band are enjoying a revival and are touring successfully in the UK and Europe. thechristianslive.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm £11 (concessions £7) This is the seventh year that Battle of the Bands will be hosted by The Stables. Every year Bedfordshire schools send their best bands to compete and become champions.

A popular local band will judge the event, which is organised

by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub and sponsored by local companies Marshall Amplification and Kawai Keyboards. Come and see the musical talent of the future!

Promoted by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub

10 Mar

T.Rextasy Saturday 28 March, 8pm £27.50 T.Rextasy are 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’s family, estate and original T.Rex members. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. If you want to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! trextasy.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Ultimate Bowie

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Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Band Sunday 29 March, 8pm £25 & £23.50

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Tuesday 31 March, 8pm £20.50

The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the road to celebrate the Ronnie Scott’s story. Featuring classic music from many of the jazz greats who have performed at the club along with tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, the show is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history.

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The New Scummy Mummies Show

20 Nov

Back by popular demand!

Following their sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn return to The Stables with new songs, new jokes and new catsuits. This show celebrates the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs and some very scummy stories.

Guaranteed to make parents laugh and nonparents happy about their life choices.. scummymummies.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Sam Avery

7 Mar

Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers Monday 30 March, 8pm £22.50 Having temporarily put down their pens and picked up guitars, this crime-writing super-group – Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Luca Veste, Doug Johnstone and Stuart Neville – happily murder much-loved songs by The Clash, Elvis Costello, The Beatles and many others who are currently considering legal action. Between them, they have sold more than 20 million books worldwide and won every major crime-writing award going. Now they’re rocking out on the stage and performing killer tunes in a series of roof-removing shows at major festivals and rock venues. funlovincrimewriters.com

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pre-concert dining Before the show starts, enjoy a tasty meal in our in-house restaurant Café in 2.

To be sure of getting a table, call the box office on 01908 280800 to make a reservation.

Visit www.stables.org for details of our a la carte current menu and specially themed meal deals

Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs

Dr Feelgood Friday 3 April, 8pm £25.50

+ support from Paul Canning

APRIL

Wednesday 1 April, 8pm £29.50

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A Kind of ELO

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Tom Robinson Band

26 May

3 Jul

Clive Anderson: Me, Macbeth & I

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Thursday 2 April, 8pm £21.50 The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with his much-anticipated first-ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

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Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess

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Back in 1972, Graham Gouldman was a founder member of 10cc. The band enjoyed a string of top 10 hits, including three number ones: Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday.

It’s the enduring popularity of these tracks and Graham’s love of playing acoustically that led to the formation of Heart Full of Songs. The show features many 10cc numbers, as well as Bridge To Your Heart (from Graham’s time in Wax) and material from his acclaimed solo album Love And Work. grahamgouldman.info

Dr Feelgood have enjoyed global success with hit singles including Milk And Alcohol, Roxette, Back In The Night and See You Later Alligator, which gave the group their first gold record. The current line-up features a rhythm section of Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band, and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been a member for 23 years. Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) is the most recent addition – joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux. drfeelgood.org

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The success of our music and education programme depends on the generous support of many individuals and organisations.

Become a Friend of The Stables – benefits include priority booking and ticket discounts.

Name A Seat – your chosen name on a seat in the auditorium.

Leave a gift in your will to help nurture the next generation of musicians.

Join our group of volunteers and become a Stablemate.

Purchase Gift Vouchers which can be exchanged for tickets at The Stables.

For further information please call 01908 280800 or email development@stables.org

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Feast of Fiddles

Saturday 4 April, 7.30pm £13.50, under-16s £6

Tuesday 7 April, 8pm £24.50

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Woburn Sands Band

The Woburn Sands Band present a concert for springtime. The programme will run the gamut from big band and classical sounds to jazz, pop and arrangements of some of your best-loved melodies, all in one show. Come along for some true family entertainment from your favourite local brass band, with soloists featured in this, the 65th concert in the Drakeloe Series.

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Feast of Fiddles was born in 1994 for a one-off special concert.

Since then the band has been on 26 spring tours, 25 festivals, and recorded seven CDs. Fiddlers Peter Knight (Gigspanner, Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) and Garry Blakeley (Band of Two) add their large range of fiddle-playing styles to the back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks. feastoffiddles.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

16 Mar

The Cavern Beatles Saturday 18 April, 8pm £24.50

Fisherman’s Friends 12A Sunday 5 April, 8pm £8.50 & £6.50

A fast-living, cynical London music executive (Daniel Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). Based on the true story of the band Fisherman’s Friends who have appeared at The Stables on several occasions in recent years. (112 mins)

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The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as it’s possible to get; they’re the only Beatles band fully endorsed and licensed by Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club. As ambassadors of ‘the most famous club in the world’, they once again recreate the music that has now influenced three generations. cavernbeatles.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Best of Queen

14 Mar

The Wandering Hearts

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In this acclaimed show, singer/pianist Joanna Eden finally owns up to her passion for musical theatre and treads the line between jazz cool and heart-filled storytelling. Launched at the EFG London Jazz Festival in 2017, Sondheim & Me show traces the composer and lyricist’s work from West Side Story to Into The Woods, seeking to explore the jazzy side of Sondheim without losing the theatrical truth. joannaeden.net LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Jazz Dynamos

17 May

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The Secret Sisters

Oysters 3

17 Jun

Darius Brubeck Quartet

Sunday 19 April, 8pm £20 Embarking on a rare tour, the three original members of Oysterband open their treasure chest of music and stories of life on the road as one of the most travelled bands in the folk world. Expect great acoustic versions of classic and rare songs with John Jones’ characteristic passionate vocals, Alan Prosser’s sublime guitar skills and Ian Telfer’s soaring fiddle and dry wit. Three musicians at the top of their game offer an irreverent, insightful glimpse into their world… and some great songs.

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Lindisfarne

Harmony-laden Americana band The Wandering Hearts burst onto the scene in 2018 with their debut album Wild Silence. In the same year, they won the coveted Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award at the UK Americana Awards before heading out on a sold-out album tour. Breaking all genre boundaries, The Wandering Hearts didn’t set out with a sound in mind and nor do they have one now. They’ll take the Americana tag because it encompasses their influences, but they write songs for fun – and that shines through. thewanderinghearts.com

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Sunday 19 April, 11.30am £16.50

APRIL

Joanna Eden: Sondheim & Me

Monday 20 April, 8pm £16.50

Tuesday 21 April, 8pm £19 In early 2020 the Darius Brubeck Quartet will launch their new CD Live in Poland on the Ubuntu Music label. It was recorded during their highly successful tour of Poland, where they played to full houses in six cities. The concerts celebrated the 60th anniversary of Dave Brubeck’s ambassadorial jazz tour behind the Iron Curtain in 1958. The new album includes Dave’s hit Take Five as well as new compositions from Darius. On the road the quartet will also be commemorating Dave Brubeck’s centennial year. dariusbrubeck.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

8 May

Jazz Dynamos

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17 May

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Ma Bessie and her Blues Troupe The Story of Guitar Heroes Friday 24 April, 8pm £23.50

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Wednesday 22 April, 8pm £20

Nicknamed the ‘Empress of the Blues’, Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. Ma Bessie and her Blues Troupe perform to a narrated show, featuring music from the period and showcasing many of Bessie’s songs. The show chronicles her life from a one-room shack in Blue Goose Hollow to becoming the highest-paid black entertainer of that time, right through to the tragic accident on Route 61 in September 1937 that ended her life at the age of 43. site.ffarcottonpromotions.co.uk/mabessie LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Jive Aces

1 Mar

Puppini Sisters

The Story of Guitar Heroes is an aweinspiring, dynamic show that transports you through time: from the 1950s with artists such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin through to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai, taking in legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page along the way. storyofguitarheroes.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Sound of Springsteen

12 Mar

Tenors UnLimited: That’s Amoré Saturday 25 April, 8pm £23.50

Thursday 23 April, 8pm £33.50 & £31.50 With five albums under their waistcinching belts The Puppini Sisters are now regarded as the world’s leading close-harmony group. They make a welcome return to The Stables with a list of ‘strictly’ ballroom style song arrangements featured on their forthcoming album Dance, Dance, Dance including Dancing Queen, 9 to 5, Groove Is In The Heart and Puppini Sister favourites Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree and many more. thepuppinisisters.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Jive Aces

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1 Mar

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Make a date with Tenors UnLimited, the ‘Rat Pack of Opera,’ as the top-selling classical vocal trio thrill once again with their uplifting new show That’s Amoré. Let Scott, Paul and Jem take you on a journey through some of the best-loved songs of the past century, made famous by other ‘icons of song’ such as Pavarotti, Lanza, Sting, Bublé and Freddie Mercury. All your troubles will melt away as these three showmen present a diverse programme with their trademark soaring vocals, velvet harmonies and killer sense of humour. tenorsunlimited.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Naturally 7

28 Apr

YolanDa Brown

Naturally 7

Sunday 26 April, 8pm £20.50

Tuesday 28 April, 8pm £27.50

Jazz Dymanos

17 May

No instruments – just voices! Naturally 7 are a music group from New York with a distinctive a cappella style they call ‘vocal play’ and describe as “the art of becoming an instrument, using the human voice to create the sound”. They have performed with Michael Bublé, Coldplay, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Queen and recorded a number of CDs over the years – their most recent, Both Sides Now, was released in 2018. naturallyseven.com

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APRIL

Double MOBO award-winner YolanDa Brown is the premier female saxophonist in the UK, known for her unique fusion of reggae, jazz and soul. This concert features music from her critically acclaimed albums, as well as many crowd favourites.

YolanDa has toured with Diana Krall, The Temptations and Billy Ocean and collaborated with artists such as Snarky Puppy’s Bill Laurance, reggae legend Bob Marley’s son Julian and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. yolandabrown.co.uk

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An Evening with Biff Byford: Spoken Word and Live Music Monday 27 April, 8pm £36 The show takes an ‘evening with’ format and will be split into two halves. The first will be compered

by American comedian and star of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show Don Jamieson, who will quiz the Saxon frontman on all aspects of his life and career.

The second half will consist of a live show with Biff and his band.

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John Coghlan’s Quo

Tenors UnLimited

25 Apr

Johnny Cash Roadshow Wednesday 29 April, 8pm £27.50 The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back on top form for 2020 with a brand new show. This year awardwinning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man In Black, alongside his iconic Wife June Carter played by Emily Heighway and the Roadshow Horns. With all the hits such as Man in Black, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire and Boy Named Sue, this year’s show is an emotional rollercoaster of songs charting Cash’s career. johnnycashroadshow.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

20 Jun

The Sound of Springsteen

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12 Mar

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Thursday 30 April, 8pm £20.50 The BCO were founded by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick, and led by him they play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and their own unique re-imaginings of some big tunes. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – plus a few surprises along the way – an evening with the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube! budapestcafeorchestra.co.uk

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

APRIL / MAY

Budapest Café Orchestra

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Eduardo Niebla Duo

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Rock and Roll Revolution

Jake & Elwood’s The Best Blues Brothers Show in the World - Ever!

featuring The Bluejays Friday 1 May, 8pm £24 The Bluejays are the UK’s most thrilling and authentic vintage rock’n’roll band.

Their show is made up of more than 40 massive hits from the 1950s by legendary artists including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Cliff Richard, Connie Francis, Johnny Cash and many more. Dust off your Blue Suede Shoes and prepare to be All Shook Up! thebluejays.co.uk

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Saturday 2 May, 8pm £26.50 Jake, Elwood and the Black Rhino Band explode on to the stage for their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza, featuring a feast of much-loved favourites including Everybody Needs Somebody, Sweet Home Chicago, Soul Man, Jailhouse Rock and many more. Jake and Elwood have performed with the original Blues Brothers Band, with Steve Cropper and Blue Lou Marini at Ronnie Scott’s in London and Shepherd’s Bush Empire LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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The Jive Aces

22 Mar

1 Mar

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Classic Clapton

27 Jun

STABLES

SCREENINGS NOW SHOWING

Monday 4 May, 8pm £8.50 & £6.50

The fabulous ItalianAmerican swing pianist returns to The Stables for another morning of superb live jazz. Rossano was born in Vigevano, Italy, and graduated in classical piano aged only 16. Having transferred his allegiance to jazz, he became known as an exponent of the stride style and was compared to the late Ralph Sutton and Dave McKenna, but that understates his playing range. He can, as they say, do it all. rossanosportiello.com

Jack Malik stars as a struggling singersongwriter whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed.

Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.

(116 mins)

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Darius Brubeck Quartet

21 Apr

John Lenehan: The Roaring Twenties

Now That’s What I Call Country Wednesday 6 May, 8pm £22.50

Sunday 3 May, 7.30pm (note start time) £16.50 (under-16s £6) To herald the 2020s, pianist John Lenehan presents a centenary celebration of the unique music and film of an iconic decade, the fabulous 1920s.

Music by Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and Kurt Weill brings to life on-screen appearances from the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino, Greta Garbo, Al Capone and Albert Einstein. The performance also features atmospheric archive film of London, Paris and New York set to the music of the decade. johnlenehan.co.uk

A laugh-andcry, feel-good evening with a history of country music thrown in, this show is the low down on the hoedown. With 30 all-time country classics including Patsy Cline’s Crazy, John Denver’s Take Me Home Country Roads right up to recent hits including Old Crow Medicine Show’s Wagon Wheel and My Church by Maren Morris, all performed by The Lonesome Roses, featuring multi award-winning Irish singer songwriter Megan O’Neill, this is a musical journey that spans two centuries of country music in the company of one of its brightest stars. nowthatswhaticallcountrytheroadshow.com

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Swinging At The Cotton Club

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Yesterday 12A

Sunday 3 May, 11.30am £15.50

MAY

Rossano Sportiello Trio

21 May

Johnny Cash Roadshow

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29 Apr

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Lindisfarne

Erja Lyytinen & Bernard Allison

Friday 8 May, 8pm £31.50 & £29.50

Sunday 10 May, 8pm £20.50

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by original founder Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

With a repertoire of unforgettable songs such as Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne and Run For Home, and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed. lindisfarne.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Oysters 3

13 Apr

“Finnish slide goddess” (The Blues Magazine) Erja Lyytinen is a singer, guitarist and songwriter who performs more than 100 shows every year and releases albums through her label Tuohi Records. In 2017 she won the European Blues Award for Best Guitarist and was named the seventh best blues guitarist by The Music Radar.

Now entering his fifth decade at the head of the blues pack, Bernard Allison was the showman roaming the open road on the 2018 Blues Caravan tour, bringing it to the people each night with compadrés Mike Zito and Vanja Sky. erjalyytinen.com bernardallison.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Cherry Lee Mewis

Ultimate Bowie Saturday 9 May, 8pm £25 In January 2016, the world lost a great music legend. The legacy David Bowie left his fans is a superb catalogue of music from a stellar career, spanning more than 40 years. In this authentic celebration, the UK’s number one David Bowie tribute show, starring Ed Blaney, will transport you across the golden years of Bowie, from Spaceboy to Superstar. ultimatebowie.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

T.Rextasy

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28 Mar

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6 Jun

Grace Petrie

The Dublin Legends

Grace Petrie’s unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won her an army of loyal fans across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.

She’s toured arenas with Frank Turner, supported comedians Robin Ince, Josie Long and Hannah Gadsby, and her frequent festival appearances have included Vancouver Folk Festival, Latitude and Cambridge Folk Festival. In 2019 she played the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury. Her current album Queer As Folk was a Mojo magazine top 10 Folk Album of the Year. gracepetrie.com

Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012, and John Sheahan’s decision to retire, it was agreed that The Dubliners would come to an end – thus The Dublin Legends were born. Sean Cannon, Paul Watchorn, Gerry O’Connor and Shay Kavanagh continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over: Whiskey In The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights and many more. dublinlegends.com

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Sajeela Kershi

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

5 Jun

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Thursday 14 May, 8pm £31

MAY

Tuesday 12 May, 8pm £16.50

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The Fureys

3 Mar

Nell Bryden Friday 15 May, 8pm £22.50

16+

Wednesday 13 May, 8pm £16.50 Bafta-nominated comedian Rachel Parris is back with a brand-new show about big life changes. Join the viral sensation and star of BBC’s The Mash Report as she performs stand-up and songs about sudden love, the highs and lows of relationships, family, weddings, kids, going viral, going mental and the baffling state of play in society right now. rachelparris.com

For her latest tour Nell Bryden has gone back to her roots and followed the traditional sonic footsteps of her idols Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin and Carole King. Nell’s new EP is called Soundtrack to Little Wing – Part 1, a reference to her soon-to-be-released debut novel, for which this music is a companion album. Expect a soulful, heartfelt performance from an artist who is at her most comfortable on the road. nellbryden.com

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Catherine Bohart

12 Mar

Emma King

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23 May

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The Zombies Monday 18 May £31 & £27.50

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Sunday 17 May, 11.30am £15.50

Clare Teal

20 Nov

The Shee: The Shadows Tour Sunday 17 May, 8pm £19

Electric Strawbs

23 Jun

John Smith Tuesday 19 May, 8pm £16.50

Crossborder multiinstrumentalists and festival favourites The Shee met on the Folk and Traditional Music degree course at Newcastle University in 2006. They are an exceptional all-female band featuring the talents of BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year 2017 Rachel Newton on harp and Sting’s clogger of choice Amy Thatcher on accordion.

For this tour, The Shee will be joined by a new member, Scottish-Icelandic percussionist Signy Jakobsdottir, who adds a fresh approach to the band’s huge catalogue of material. theshee.com

Essex-born John Smith has built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters.

Steeped in the lineage of British folk and taking his cue from Richard Thompson and John Martyn, John has evolved a transatlantic blend of fingerstyle and slide guitar techniques. His intimate takes on love, loss and the journey we make, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a loyal following. Hummingbird, his most recent album, was released in 2018. johnsmithjohnsmith.com

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The Demon Barbers XL

31 May

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Jazz Dynamos take well-known songs and transform them with a mix of jazz, bossa, samba and contemporary pop music – occasionally all at the same time. Their repertoire includes everything from classic Peggy Lee to Dolly Parton, Madonna, U2 and Britney Spears, with everything in between. jazzdynamos.co.uk

Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies have returned to celebrate their long-awaited induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Led by founding members vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent, the band’s 21st-century line-up features Steve Rodford on drums, renowned session guitarist Tom Toomey and the newest member, Søren Koch. thezombiesmusic.com This is a fundraising performance for The Stables Theatre.

MAY

Jazz Dynamos

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings

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20 Jul

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Peggy Seeger with Calum MacColl: First Farewell Tour

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MAY

Wednesday 20 May, 8pm £20.50 Making a welcome return to The Stables, the charismatic Peggy Seeger – singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse – is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance. You’ll hear some of Peggy and Ewan MacColl’s best-loved songs and readings from Peggy’s award-winning memoir The First Time Ever, along with plenty of audience participation and lots of relaxed family banter. peggyseeger.com 19 Mar

Swinging at The Cotton Club Thursday 21 May, 8pm £25 Swinging at The Cotton Club is the actionpacked show celebrating the music and dance of New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and 30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Waller would have had the club swinging while dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit up the stage with their breathtaking routines. In this show, the exhilarating dance and music of The Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company and The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra. swingingatthecottonclub.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Clare Teal

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Friday 22 & Saturday 23 May, 8pm £29.50; (£26.50 if both nights booked in one transaction) G2 Genesis pay tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’s long and colourful history – the four-man Seconds Out era and earlier Gabriel years. With a repertoire extending from the 1970 Trespass album to 1980’s Duke, G2 faithfully recreate some of the finest progressive rock ever written. The band will perform two different sets over the two nights, bringing more than four hours of music to this fantastic and intimate setting. g2online.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Magic: A Kind of ELO

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Richard Digance

G2 Genesis

20 Nov

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3 Jul

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Sunday 24 May, 8pm £25

Direct from success in London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this celebration features a full live band performing all the hits, including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Cavern Beatles

18 Apr

Rose Royce

with Gwen Dickey and special guest Junior Giscombe

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Gwen Dickey relocated to the UK 20 years ago and enjoyed a successful solo career playing to packed houses all over the country.

Now, with the newly reformed Rose Royce, she and her legendary band are back in business! The band first enjoyed success providing the soundtrack to the movie Carwash, which they followed up with Rose Royce II: In Full Bloom and Rose Royce III: Strikes Again!

Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike.

For more information contact: box office on 01908 280800 or email development@stables.org

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Tom Robinson Band

Odyssey

26 Jun

Andy & The Odd Socks

3+

Thursday 28 May, 2.30pm £16.50

Tuesday 26 May, 8pm £24

Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson is marking 70 years on the planet by embarking on a month-long tour with his incendiary live band, playing highlights from his 45-year career in music. tomrobinson.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Dr Feelgood

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Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment

MAY

Wednesday 27 May, 8pm £43

3 Apr

Fast becoming one of the most popular live acts for kids, Andy & The Odd Socks are a five-piece band consisting of CBeebies superstar Andy Day rocking out as frontman, Rio from Planet Rock on guitar, mega Moxy on drums, cool Blu on bass and crazy Cousin Mac on the keys. (While this is an all-ages performance, the show has been designed for children aged 3 and over.) andyandtheoddsocks.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Jive Aces

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1 Mar

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Daphne’s Flight

Danni Nicholls

+ support from Rhiannon Scutt

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

MAY

Thursday 28 May, 8pm £21 Following a 21-year hiatus since their debut album and tour, each received with critical acclaim, Daphne’s Flight re-emerged in 2017 with a new album, Knows Time, Knows Change.

Featuring five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, the music of Daphne’s Flight is a unique and magical blend of their individual styles, captivating audiences with their complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and infectious joy of performing together. Daphne’s Flight are Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Christine Collister, Chris While and Melanie Harrold. daphnesflight.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Shee

17 May

Saturday 30 May, 8pm £18.50 Since receiving consecutive Americana Music Association UK award nominations (2017 UK Album of the Year for Mockingbird Lane, and 2018 UK Artist of the Year), singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has been enjoying an incredible ride.

She’s now touring her critically acclaimed new album The Melted Morning as a trio, and her vibrant, spellbinding performances are guaranteed to melt your heart. Her passionate delivery, captivating velvet voice and charmingly engaging banter compel you to fall under her spell. danninicholls.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

The Secret Sisters

Cats In Space

The Demon Barbers XL

Friday 29 May, 8pm £22.50

Sunday 31 May, 8pm £22.50

Cats In Space have caused quite a stir since landing in 2015. With their unique sounds they will transport you back to the glory days of 1970s classic rock. Think loud guitars, walls of soaring multi-tracked vocal harmonies, grandiose pianos and huge singable choruses. It’s purr-fect! Touring with legendary rock giants Deep Purple, Status Quo and Thunder, the Cats have gained an evergrowing army of faithful fans. catsinspace.co.uk

2020 will see the Demon Barbers’ latest album Rise Up transported to festivals and stages nationwide with a brand-new Demon Barbers XL show.

Accompanied by some of the UK’s most exciting young clog, sword, hip hop and break dancers, The show will feature new choreography and a revised line-up, with the focus being placed on frontman Damien Barber as he celebrates his 30th anniversary as a professional folk musician. thedemonbarbers.co.uk

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John Coghlan’s Quo

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17 Jun

20 Jun

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The Shee

17 May

Russ Ballard

King for A Day: The Nat King Cole Story starring Atila

Tuesday 2 June, 8pm £22

The Zombies

18 May

Karnataka

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Todd Gordon

7 Apr

Reuben Richards & The Jezebel Sextet present

Friday 5 June, 8pm £16.50 Karnataka’s music combines a widescreen cinematic vision with epic symphonic rock soundscapes, taking listeners on a neverto-be-forgotten journey. Multiple award-winners (Classic Rock Society Best Band, Best Album, Best Song and Best Vocalist), the band are embarking on a nationwide tour in 2020 with a line-up featuring founder member and bassist Ian Jones, the beautiful voice of new vocalist Sertari, virtuoso keyboard player Gonzalo Carrera, lead guitarist Luke Machin and the exceptional drumming of James Wise. Expect classic tracks from past albums and brand-new material. karnataka.org.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Lucid

Featuring world-class live music from vocalist Atila and a stellar group of musicians, narration and projected archive images, this thoughtful and entertaining new show takes a fresh look at the life and work of Nat King Cole. Nat’s vocal styling in songs such as Nature Boy, Unforgettable and When I Fall In Love defined a golden era and earned him a place in the history of American music as one of its most iconic vocalists. atila.uk

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

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Saturday 6 June, 8pm £22.50

JUNE

Russ Ballard first found fame as a singer and instrumentalist with The Roulettes, who started out as Adam Faith’s band in the 1960s. After a stint with Unit 4+2, he went on to be front man of Argent in the early 70s. After leaving the band, Russ has enjoyed a successful career as songwriter and producer and has given us some of the greatest rock classics such as Since You Been Gone (Rainbow), God Gave Rock’n’Roll To You (Argent and Kiss) , So You Win Again (Hot Chocolate) and New York Groove (Hello and Ace Frehley) just to name a few. russballardmusic.com

5 Apr

The Music of Otis Redding

Sunday 7 June, 8pm £18.50 Enjoy Otis Redding’s songs performed live on stage as two of the UK’s most exciting soul acts join forces to create the world’s funkiest Otis Redding show! The show pairs awardwinning soul singer Reuben Richards with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet.

The result is a truly uplifting show steeped in 1960s soul that’s guaranteed to get you on the good foot. You’ll hear 20 Otis Redding classics including My Girl, Mr Pitiful, Hard To Handle, Love Man and Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – all performed by an incredible eight-piece band.

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Some Kinda Wonderful

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17 Sep

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Frazey Ford

Pam Ayres

Tuesday 9 June, 8pm £25

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JUNE

Wednesday 10 June, 8pm £36

Vancouver-based artist Frazey Ford first became known to UK audiences as a founding member of beloved Canadian alt-folk band The Be Good Tanyas. Frazey is revered for her soulful voice, captivating live shows and immersive lyrical storytelling. She is returning with her first new original music in five years, with her new album U Kin B the Sun. frazeyford.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Nerina Pallot

11 Jun

Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for more than 40 years. Tonight she performs poems from her new book Up In The Attic, published in September 2019, along with classic poems and stories from her long career. Her recent TV appearances include Springwatch, Celebrity Mastermind and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

This is a fundraising concert for The Stables 50th anniversary. pamayres.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Richard Digance

19 Mar

Nerina Pallot Thursday 11 June, 8pm £22.50 Despite being Brit and Ivor Novello awardnominated, achieving Top 40 success as an artist in her own right and as a writer for, among many others, Kylie Minogue, Nerina Pallot has always ploughed her own furrow and remained very much her own woman. Now six albums and numerous EPs into her career, she is back at The Stables as part of her UK tour to celebrate the release of her seventh album.

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Nell Bryden

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15 May

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acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: • Arts Council England • Cavatina Trust • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • PMC • PRS for Music Foundation • The Wavendon Foundation

Thank you!

Wednesday 17 June, 8pm £22.50

The late, great Edwin Starr’s band The Team and special guest northern soul legend Lorraine Silver perform soul and Motown hits including Agent 00 Soul, 25 Miles, Stop Her On Sight, Landslide, War, Eye To Eye Contact and many more. Angelo Starr (Edwin’s brother) has taken over on lead vocals, performing all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics and some great northern soul covers. Lorraine recorded Lost Summer Love, still a massive favourite on the northern soul and Scooter scene.

The Secret Sisters – Laura and Lydia Roger – grapple with love and loss on their fourth album Saturn Return. For the first time in their 10-year recording career, the Grammynominated duo composed all of the songs without any co-writers and sang as individuals in the studio instead of relying solely on close harmony singing.

Songs range from Cabin, a powerful anthem written in the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, to Hold You Dear, a tender ballad about new motherhood. secretsistersband.com

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The Drifters

17 Jul

Danni Nicholls

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

The Secret Sisters

Friday 12 June, 8pm £26

JUNE

Northern Soul Live

30 May

Are You Experienced?: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix Saturday 13 June, 8pm £22.50 Are You Experienced? are the world’s number one tribute to legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Could anyone measure up to him? Well, when you listen to singer and guitarist John Campbell, you realise it can be done! The guitar work is note-perfect and beautifully fluent. The voice IS Hendrix, and the persona of the man himself is on stage, personified by John, who bears a striking physical resemblance to Jimi. areyou-experienced.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Classic Clapton

27 Jun

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JUNE

Richard Durrant: Music for Midsummer

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Friday 19 June, 8pm £16.50

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Guitarist, composer and ukulele virtuoso Richard Durrant returns to The Stables with his trademark blend of original guitar music, Britishflavoured folk, JS Bach and plenty of tales from the road. Richard will arrive at The Stables having cycled all the way from St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney. After the concert he’ll continue onwards, finally arriving at Brighton Open Air Theatre on 21 June to play for the summer solstice. Performing in a mixture of venues in beautiful settings, Richard will include music from his new album Weald Barrows. richarddurrant.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Eduardo Niebla Duo

Judy 12A Monday 22 June, 8pm £8.50 & £6.50

It’s winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in London to perform in a sell-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard Of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. Starring Renée Zellweger and Rufus Sewell.(118 mins)

22 Mar

John Coghlan’s Quo Saturday 20 June, 8pm £21 John Coghlan was Status Quo’s drummer for more than a decade.

After leaving Quo in 1981, he put together new bands Diesel and Stranger before forming John Coghlan’s Quo in the late 1990s. The current line-up consists of John on drums, Mick Hughes from NWOBHM boogie band Predatür on guitar, Rick Chase on bass and vocals and Pete Mace on guitar and vocals. If you’d enjoy a combination of long-lost classic album tracks with a mixture of Quo’s greatest hits, all delivered with a 70s vibe, then a John Coghlan’s Quo gig is arrows.

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An Evening with Biff Byford

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27 Apr

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Classic Clapton

Tuesday 23 June, 8pm £23.50

Saturday 27 June, 8pm £21

This is the 50th anniversary of The Strawbs’ first major studio recording. Founder member and guiding light Dave Cousins is still out front on lead vocals and guitar, alongside long-term bandmates from the 1970s Dave Lambert, Chas Cronk and Tony Fernandez, together with ex-Iona keyboard maestro Dave Bainbridge. strawbsweb.co.uk

Classic Clapton, the world’s number one Eric Clapton tribute band, make a welcome return to The Stables as part of their 35th anniversary tour. They will perform all of EC’s classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears In Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and, of course, Layla. There will even be an ‘unplugged’ segment. classic-clapton.com

JUNE

Electric Strawbs

The Zombies

18 May

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

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Are You Experienced?

13 Jun

Odyssey Friday 26 June, 8pm £31

The glory days of vocal group Odyssey, one of the most successful soul/disco acts of their era, culminated in the early 1980s when they topped the charts with Use It Up And Wear It Out and scored several other top 10 hits in Britain and throughout the world. Former member Steven Collazo continues the family legacy, taking their ‘odyssey’ forward and further as a brand with an array of talented singers, musicians, DJs and producers.

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Rose Royce

27 May

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STAGE 2

stage 2

Stage 2 is the ideal place to catch a star of tomorrow on their way up or enjoy more established artists experimenting with new material. With a capacity of just 80 for most gigs, there’s always an intimate and relaxed feel to proceedings.

The Stables’ second performance space: intimate, relaxed and informal

Stage 2 hosts around 120 concerts each year of all shapes and sizes – folk, rock, blues and much more besides – along with a good smattering of comedy and theatre nights.

So come and hear the latest new music and comedy, relax and enjoy a drink with friends!

Look out for these Stage 2 artists making their headline debuts this season

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Emma King

Peter Hemsley

Sajeela Kershi

Sat 23 May

Sat 30 May

Fri 5 June

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Track Dogs

Harry Bolt Quartet

Thursday 20 February, 8.45pm £15.50

Tuesday 3 March, 8.45pm £13.50

The Trials of Cato

20 Feb

STAGE 2

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MARCH

Track Dogs have been barnstorming the UK with some major festival appearances and collaborations.

2019 was a pivotal year including playing to a heaving, rocking Trafalgar Square and surprise on-stage participation of Show of Hands’ Steve Knightley and Seth Lakeman at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Well-established in Spain where they are based, they are surprising UK music lovers with ‘sun-shiny songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms’. trackdogsmusic.com

Fresh from an extended time playing in New York, Harry Bolt will lead his own talented quartet who are NOT an “eclectic mix of trip-hop, psyambient, neo-soul, underworld electronic fusion”(!), but four young modern jazz musicians, UK rising stars at the top of their game. The band deliver a new approach to jazz classics, standards and modern contemporary arrangements which also provides a showcase for Harry’s exciting, standout compositions. harrybolt.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Peter Knight & John Spiers

Tom Syson

Sunday 1 March, 8.45pm £18.50

Edgelarks

12 May

Thursday 5 March, 8.45pm £15.50

The pairing of violin and melodeon isn’t a new one, but in the hands of Peter Knight and John Spiers, improvisation and invention meet listeners at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history but should also inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within it.

Born from the work of the duo Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, Edgelarks combine exquisite folk with influences as diverse as the blues and Indian classical slide guitar to create a sound that is “subtle, atmospheric and bravely original” (The Guardian). The BBC Folk Award winners take their strong roots sound and mix original songwriting with stomping beatbox harmonica, soaring fiddle and vocal harmonies, running wilder with each repeat play. philliphenryandhannahmartin.co.uk

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Oysters 3

19 Apr

Mike Silver & Zoe Wren

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2 May

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Matt Richardson: Imposter

16+

STAGE 2

MARCH

Friday 6 March, 8.45pm £15.50

16+

Thursday 12 March, 8.45pm £11

Imposter tells the story of Matt Richardson’s adventures in showbiz and television, and how he deals with the imposter syndrome that accompanies these worlds. He doesn’t just feel like an imposter in show business, but in the business of being an adult in general. The show is an hour of unrestrained, raucous laughs, where audience interaction and impromptu tangents mean anything can (and probably will) happen. mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk

catherinebohart.com

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Carl Richardson

2 Sep

Palmerston

Join the star of BBC2’s The Mash Report as she smashes stereotypes around sex, sexuality and relationships. As seen and heard on Roast Battle, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier and The Guilty Feminist Podcast.

Rachel Parris

13 May

Ray Cooper

+ support from Fraser & Toots

Friday 13 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Saturday 7 March, 8.45pm £14

Palmerston are a five-piece acoustic band who weave their magic around folk, country and Americana styles to original and wonderful catchy songs by band member Alan Rondeau.

Playing theatres and festivals around the country, Palmerston are pleased to be returning to The Stables in 2020 with a wealth of new material. palmerston.biz

Ray Cooper is a Scottish/English songwriter currently living in Sweden. When Ray left art school in Brighton he decided to follow where music took him. He joined Oysterband, eventually recording 19 albums and touring in 27 countries.

In 2013 he went solo and never looked back.

He has released three albums, the most recent of which – Between The Golden Age & The Promised Land – sees Ray make his recording debut as a pianist. raycooper.org

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Richard Digance

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Catherine Bohart: Lemon

19 Mar

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Oysters 3

19 Apr

Thursday 19 & Friday 20 March, 8.45pm £16.50

Kirsty Merryn’s music consists of piano-based songs with sharply observed lyrics, packaged with panache in elegant, beautifully balanced settings and delivered in crystal-clear, assured vocals.

Kirsty launched her debut album in 2017 while supporting folk legends Show of Hands on their UK tour. She returns to The Stables as part of a UK tour promoting her new album. kirstymerryn.com

One of Scotland’s foremost singers, Siobhan Miller is an exceptional talent, renowned for her unique vocal style, evocative songwriting and a fusion of indie and alternative music. Alongside a 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, she is the only three-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. She releases her fourth album this spring, following three critically acclaimed solo releases. siobhanmiller.com

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Edgelarks

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

5 Mar

The Shee

17 May

Jinder: The Silver Age Tour 16+

+ support from Peter James Milson Saturday 21 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Wednesday 18 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Peter Brush and the headliner is Steve Day. (Line-up is subject to change.)

2019 was a banner year for Jinder, with his single Keep Me In Your Heart crashing into the top 30 of the download charts after featuring in smashhit movie Fisherman’s Friends, and follow-up single Overthinkers Anonymous hitting number 14 four months later. His forthcoming album The Silver Age is scheduled to land in November, featuring a glittering selection of dynamic, guitar-driven singles, soulful storytelling songs and elegiac orchestral ballads. jinder.co.uk

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Larry Dean

STAGE 2

Siobhan Miller

Saturday 14 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

MARCH

Kirsty Merryn

20 Sep

Matt Owens

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2 Apr

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MARCH STAGE 2

Geraint Watkins Band

Dean Owens & the Southerners

Tuesday 24 March, 8.45pm £16.50

Thursday 26 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

This is a rare chance to enjoy an evening with Geraint Watkins and his band performing tracks from their new album along with other delights.

For many years a keystone of the bands of Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Dave Edmunds and countless more, Geraint is also a revered creator of his own sublime music, much of which has already been perfectly captured in a handful of solo albums.

Award-winning Scottish singersongwriter Dean Owens is widely hailed as one of the UK’s finest troubadours, with fans including Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh and BBC legend ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris. He’s delighted to be returning to The Stables with his new power trio The Southerners.

Dean’s music conjures the wild romanticism of the open road, distilling the Scottish sound and Americana into a unique blend of Celtic spirit, country soul. deanowens.com

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Keith Thompson Band

25 Apr

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Jen Brister: Under Privilege

16+

Wednesday 25 March, 8.45pm £14

Jen Brister has it all: a wife, kids, a house and a job she loves (sometimes), so what the hell is she moaning about? Join Jen as she takes an irreverent look at the often controversial subject of ‘privilege’. Who has it? Who doesn’t? And why does no one like to admit they have any? jenbrister.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Suzi Ruffell

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21 Mar

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Jinder

21 Mar

Thursday 2 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

After being discovered

by BBC Radio 2’s Dermot O’Leary, Jake Morrell has been winning more influential supporters, including Emily Eavis, Bob Harris and Baylen Leonard.

Jake’s warm, harmonydrenched songs have been increasingly featured on Radio 2, playlists around the country and both Chris Country and Country Hits Radio. Freewheeling is Jake’s latest single and promises to further cement him as the nation’s favourite new UK male country artist. jakemorrell.co.uk

British singersongwriter and musician Matt Owens first came to prominence as a founder member of indiefolk band Noah and the Whale. February 2019 saw the release of Matt’s debut solo album Whiskey and Orchids to widespread critical acclaim, including a fivestar review in Maverick Magazine. It’s an album that sits closest to Americana with its rich, lyrical storytelling, shot through with gallows humour, combined with Matt’s return to his beloved acoustic guitar, betraying hints of favourite artists Neil Young and Warren Zevon. mattowensmusic.com

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Danni Nicholls

Emily Mae Winters

STAGE 2

Matt Owens

Tuesday 31 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

MAR / APR

Jake Morrell

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30 May

1 May

Dan Burnett Friday 3 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

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Double British Blues Award nominee Dan Burnett isn’t only a phenomenal keyboard player – he has a voice to die for and writes songs with truthful, exposing, honest lyrics about his own life experiences that cut straight to the core of your emotions. He has gigged extensively in the UK, Europe and the US. His two EPs have both received international acclaim, reviews and airplay. The most recent, Small World, reached number five in the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association charts. danburnett.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Keith Thompson Band

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25 Apr

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Todd Gordon Sings Sinatra: Songs From a Collection

Saturday 4 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Tuesday 7 April, 8.45pm £14 Lifelong Sinatra devotee Todd Gordon returns with a new show packed full of terrific songs associated with Ol’ Blue Eyes. Let Todd take you on a magical journey through the Great American Songbook Sinatrastyle, including You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, One for My Baby and many more.

STAGE 2

APRIL

Hannah White & the Nordic Connection

Hannah White is politically inclined, an active humanitarian and an advocate for independent musicians and writers all over the UK. But most of all she is the “arresting and wholly believable” (Acoustic Magazine) singer-songwriter who captures the hearts of her audiences nationwide.

Tonight she joins forces with Norwegian supergroup The Connections to create a sound so current and yet so deeply rooted in 70s Americana. hannahwhitemusic.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Danni Nicholls

King for a Day

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Sunday 5 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Lucid have a distinctive folk-rock sound driven by brilliant vocal harmonies. Their unique, honed sound is woven together with violin, guitar, bass and keys, all played to the highest level. Their well-crafted songs take you on journey from joyful melody to darker rock, with some breathtaking violin work thrown in for good measure. Their lyrics can just be fun, while other songs explore the problems of being human in a poetic and thoughtful way. lucidband.co.uk LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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30 May

Lucid

Karnataka

toddgordon.com

5 Jun

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6 Jun

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

16+

APRIL

Wednesday 22 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

STAGE 2 Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Sarah Callaghan and the headliner is Howard Read. (Line-up is subject to change.)

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David O’Doherty

16 Oct

Ryan Young & Jenn Butterworth Callaghan: The Million Tour

Friday 24 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

+ support from Holloway Road Tuesday 21 April, 8.45pm £15.50 Originally from the UK, Callaghan moved from London to Atlanta in summer 2010 to record her debut album with Grammy-nominee Shawn Mullins.

Since then she’s been performing and winning fans all over the US. Her latest project Callaghan’s Acoustic Coffee House Volume 2 has just been released.

Featuring a mix of her own songs and some of her favourite tunes by other artists, it includes her versions of James Taylor’s Fire & Rain and Buddy Holly’s Raining In My Heart. callaghansongs.com

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Danni Nicholls

Fiddle-player Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music. He holds a first-class honours and a Masters degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, as well as being a two-time finalist in both the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Jenn Butterworth is a lynchpin of the vibrant and thriving Scottish folk scene, performing regularly with a wide range of artists. Ryan and Jenn were nominated for Folk Band of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2018. ryanyoung.scot, jennbutterworth.co.uk

30 May

Siobhan Miller

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19 & 20 Mar

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Emily Mae Winters Friday 1 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Saturday 25 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

STAGE 2

APR / MAY

Keith Thompson Band: 50th Anniversary Tour

British blues-rock musician Keith Thompson is celebrating 50 years as a live performer. This milestone coincides with the release of his 12th album Transcendence which has already had glowing reviews in the music press – Blues Matters magazine described it as “full throttle enjoyment, a musical gem!” densitymusic.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Geraint Watkins Band

24 Mar

Frazey Ford

9 Jun

Saturday 2 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Sunday 26 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Fraser Anderson is back and launching 2020 with his new album Sankalpa. Ever the troubadour, Fraser takes to the stage as if it is his own living room performing sophisticated, musical tales of human vulnerability and connection that moves folk music toward a realm cinematic in reach and vision.

With vast emotional reserves at work, Fraser has been likened to Damien Rice, Nick Drake, Ray Lamontagne and John Martyn. fraseranderson.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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Mike Silver & Zoe Wren

Fraser Anderson

Jinder

Fast-rising star on the UK folk/ Americana scene, Emily Mae Winters has that rare quality in a singer that makes critics reach for the superlatives. Described as having a voice that “stops you in your tracks” and “arresting, enthralling, tantalising” by Americana UK, Emily combines straight-to-the-heart bittersweetness with her own unique passion and drama in performance. Her second album High Romance was released in 2019 to critical acclaim. The record reached number three in the iTunes country charts and was selected as one of Folk Radio UK’s top 10 albums of the year. emilymaewinters.com

21 Mar

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Mike Silver and Zoe Wren will be sharing their sublime voices, lyrical prowess and musical alchemy in two sets of equal length as double headers. Zoe and Mike are from opposite ends of the experience spectrum but both have been working with Folkstock Records, both have had the BBC Radio 2 ‘seal of approval’ and both have played to delighted audiences all over the world. Mike recently treated us to his ’50 years in song’ celebration album (his 19th) and Zoe will be celebrating the release of her debut album, consolidating six years, three EPs and a number of singles. mikesilver.co.uk zoewren.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Edgelarks

5 Mar

Sayer & Joyce

Tom Syson

Friday 8 May, 8.45pm £14

Tuesday 12 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Erja Lyytinen & Bernard Allison

10 May

Sam Carter

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Harry Bolt Quartet

3 Mar

Rosie Hood Trio Thursday 14 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Since being named Best Newcomer at the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Sam Carter has been stirring audiences from Camden to Canada, via an attention-grabbing appearance on Later… with Jools Holland and a dreams-really-do-cometrue performance in a specially assembled band to back Richard Thompson at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Described as “the finest English-style finger-picking guitarist of his generation” by Jon Boden (Remnant Kings, ex-Bellowhead), Sam has toured the world, equally happy to perform intimate solo shows on acoustic guitar, on electric with a full band, or to collaborate with other artists. samcartermusic.co.uk

A folk singersongwriter from Wiltshire, now based in Sheffield, Rosie Hood is known for her strong, pure voice and captivating performances as well as being one third of The Dovetail Trio.

A former BBC Performing Arts Fellow, Rosie has become more than purely a traditional singer, and her first solo album The Beautiful & The Actual, a collection of old and new folk songs, was described by The Guardian as “poetic class”. Also Nicola Beazley (fiddle/vocals) and Lucy Huzzard (melodeon/ vocals), the Rosie Hood Trio perform re-workings of traditional English songs as well as original material, touching on politics, struggle, women and unheard stories. rosiehood.co.uk

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Saturday 9 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Jon Boden

12 May

STAGE 2

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MAY

Ron Sayer is firmly established on the UK blues scene as the consummate ‘guitarist’ guitarist’.

A classically trained musician and recipient of Guitarist Magazine’s prestigious Guitarist of the Year award, he is cited as a strong influence on the playing of Oli Brown. He is joined by virtuoso vocalist Charlotte Joyce for a thrilling live set. sayerandjoyce.co.uk

Tom Syson is a highly regarded trumpeter and composer.

He has wide experience performing in larger ensembles, having held the lead trumpet chair in the European Radio Jazz Orchestra 2018, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra. In January 2019 he recorded his second album Different Coloured Days and followed that with a UK tour. tomsyson.com

The Demon Barbers XL

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31 May

box office 01908 280800

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Mark Simmons & Jack Gleadow: Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella 22 May, 8.45pm Edinburgh Festival Preview 16+ Friday £20.50

STAGE 2

MAY

Friday 15 May, 8.45pm £11

Two rising stars of the comedy world preview their latest material ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Following up last year’s show, One-Linerererer, Mark Simmons brings you the next instalment of his nationwide-loved one-liner jokes. As seen on BBC’s Mock The Week, ITV’s Out There and BBC3’s One For The Road. Jack Gleadow is one of the most exciting and versatile new standups on the comedy circuit mixing old school entertainment with a modern twist. He has been seen performing throughout the UK in comedy clubs and theatres providing support for comics including Lloyd Griffith and Carl Hutchinson.

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

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22 Apr

The Fureys

16+

Wednesday 20 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Zhara Barris and the headliner is Noel James.

(Line-up is subject to change.)

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18 Apr

Saturday 23 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

UK roots/blues singer Emma King hits the road to perform songs from her new disc The Sun & The Blues. The record showcases four of Emma’s best live recordings in Memphis and Nashville.

Emma spent six amazing years writing, recording and touring America. Her eponymous debut album was hailed by The Blues Magazine as: “a sound that sits mid-point between the gospel soul of Aretha Franklin and the dirty blues of Fleetwood Mac… really something special.” emmakingmusic.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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3 Mar

Emma King

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Jonny Awsum

Irish duo Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella perform songs from their stunning debut album Oh, The Starlings. Recorded in New York with eight-time Grammy-winning engineer Kevin Killen at the helm (David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, U2, Elvis Costello), it has been described by songwriter Rodney Crowell as “so good, it’s heartbreaking”. kierangoss.com

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

15 Jun

Peter Hemsley

Sunday 24 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Saturday 30 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Australian folk-rock songwriter and storyteller Carus Thompson returns to the UK to launch his seventh studio album Shakespeare Avenue.

Recorded in Dartmoor with Mercury-nominated producer Sean Lakeman, the album takes its name from a street in Bath, Somerset, where Carus’s late grandfather lived before he left his home for Australia. Carus’s narrative, characterbased, emotive songs have long earned him comparisons to Springsteen and Mellancamp. carusthompson.com

Peter Hemsley will be performing with special guest musicians including Inga Lilestrom,Tom Ridout and Andy Glass all of whom are solo artists in their own right. The evening will feature music from Peter’s new album Beauty Of Time which features the Hang (or Handpan), a beautiful melodic instrument which produces a hypnotic and calming sound. In the past Peter has worked with legends such as Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, The Finn Brothers and Bobby Mcferrin.. peterhemsley.com

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MAY

Carus Thompson

STAGE 2

John Smith

19 May

Captain Of The Lost Waves Friday 29 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Dweebs, Dingbats and Doodlebugs, welcome aboard! The Adventures Of Captain Of The Lost Waves is a musical, storytellingfuelled show which is different every time. It takes its inspiration from music hall, vaudeville and folk/cabaret, fused with the modern twist of an intergalactic time detective’s travels.

Anthems, anecdotes and absurdity reign – expect improvisation and intuitive performance. captainofthelostwaves.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Hope & Social

17 Jul

hazeyjane

20 Jun

Sajeela Kershi: Fights Like A Girl!

16+

Friday 5 June, 8.45pm £13.50 Fights Like a Girl! is a reflection of everything Sajeela Kershi has fought for and against.

The show was born at the Women’s March in London with Sajeela fighting to keep her prime position on the frontline – even if that meant elbowing Harriet Harman out of the way. We learn of Sajeela’s personal frightening challenge to march through the Edinburgh Fringe in spite of a sudden inexplicable rapid hearing loss. It’s a fight against time, will she make it to the finish line of the Fringe to the sound of rapturous applause or deafening silence?

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Grace Petrie

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14 May

box office 01908 280800

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Cherry Lee Mewis

Vivano Zarbo: I Am Not Marilyn

Saturday 6 June, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Saturday 13 June, 8.45pm £13.50

Championed by Imelda May, Seasick Steve and Walter Trout, Cherry Lee Mewis is a pint-sized vocal powerhouse from north Wales who has helped turn roots’n’blues music into a cool, swinging fusion that’s both classic and stylishly modern. Her sixth release Voyage, out now, is a heady mix of foot-stomping barnburners and bluesy slow-cooked rockers with a spoonful of jazzy shuffle, all supported by her band of slick, smokin’ musicians. cherryleemewis.com LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Erja Lyytinen & Bernard Allison

10 May

Yvonne Lyon & Arcelia (double bill) Friday 12 June, 8.45pm £14.50

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Joana Eden

Bvonne Lyon is one of the UK’s brightest and best emerging singer-songwriters. Her most recent album Held combined poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies, demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. Having supported Eddi Reader throughout the UK, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and co-written with Boo Hewerdine, Yvonne continues to establish herself as an artist of considerable significance. Arcelia create an exquisite sound which has been likened to Crosby Stills & Nash, America and Paul Simon.

The band regularly perform and tour with Chris Difford of Squeeze, while also being in demand as a support act for Scott Matthews, Oysterband and Maddy Prior. yvonnelyonmusic.com arcelia.co.uk

Bruce Sudano

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Nell Bryden

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Jazz performer Viviana Zarbo performs her 2019 Edinburgh Fringe hit show. Although one of the world’s most famous actresses, Marilyn Monroe’s contribution to the golden age of swing and jazz is often overlooked; her breathy renditions of songs like My Heart Belongs To Daddy and I Am Through With Love remain unique and instantly recognisable. Far from impersonating Monroe, Viviano reinterprets her songs in her own way and looks at the story of her life, asking whether any of us truly know the woman behind the iconic image? vivianazarboartist.com

15 May

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19 Apr

Friday 19 June, 8.45pm £14 Bruce Sudano is an American singersongwriter, noted for creating songs for artists such as Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and his late wife, the Grammy awardwinning singer Donna Summer. His 2017 album 21st Century World features the most culturally and politically charged songwriting of his career and touches on topics from self-serving government, extremism and demonization, the loss of common sense, the epidemic of single motherhood and the illusion of social media. His upcoming EP, Stories of Our Lives Vol. 1, is due out later this year. brucesudano.com The Zombies

18 May

hazeyjane

Pierce Pettis & Julie Lee (co-headliner)

Saturday 20 June, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

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Peter Hemsley

STAGE 2

Acclaimed composer, acoustic guitarist and singer Chris Brown created hazeyjane as the vehicle for the musical expression of his own original songs and adaptations of select pieces of poetry. The band is currently finishing their second album, due for release early this year. In addition to its quintet of members, this will include several special guest contributions and will represent and reflect entirely the current essence and ethos of the band and capture what one recent commentator described as its ‘luscious, full, hypnotic sound’. hazeyjanemusic.co.uk

Pierce Pettis began his long career as a writer/ artist at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama and later as a staff songwriter for Polygram/Universal Music in Nashville. His songs have been covered by artists ranging from Garth Brooks and Dion to Joan Baez and Art Garfunkel. Julie Lee has written songs for Alison Krauss and collaborated with Vince Gill, Tim O’Brien, Mike Farris and Yvonne Lyon. Lauded by Bob Harris and loved by all who see her perform, to quote No Depression magazine this is a ‘rare treat’ indeed. piercepettis.com, julielee.org

JUNE

Saturday 27 June, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

30 May

Loudon Wainwright

29 Sep

The Stables Bar

Guest Beers Are Back!

The Stables Bar is open from 7pm on concert nights, serving a wide range of drinks for you to enjoy during the evening.

Snack Bar

Look out for our Spring selection of local and seasonal ales.

Peruse our range of Marshfield ice-cream, sweets and savoury snacks, both hot and cold. Look out for our Chef Specials. Hot & cold drinks are also available.

Drivers Drinks Treat yourself with a low alcohol option – our selection now includes Adnams Ghostship, Heineken Zero & South West Orchard Cider. Or, if you prefer something sweeter, try one of our popular sparkling fruit drinks.

Save Time at the Bar! You can pre-book your interval drink at any till before the show starts and collect from our dedicated Interval Order area.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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learn and take part Workshops & Courses

50

MARCH

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Conga Drumming Beginners Part 1

Sun 1

2.30-5pm

Adult/15+

£24

How To Make Up Chord Sequences

Sat 7

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

Mandolin Beginners

Sun 22

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£37

Conga Drumming Beginners Part 2

Sun 29

2.30-5pm

Adult/15+

£24

APRIL

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Fingerstyle Guitar: Intro to Fingerpicking

Sat 18

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

Saxophone from Scratch

Sat 18

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£25

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 25

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 1

Sat 25

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

MAY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Intro to Live Sound Engineering

Sat 2

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

Cajon Beginners Workshop

Sun 3

2.30-5pm

Adult/15+

£24

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Sat 23

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Singing Lead Vocals and Microphone Technique

Sun 24

12.30-4pm

Adult/15+

£25

Youth Folk Sampler Day

Tue 26

11am-4pm

12-18

Free

Saxophone from Scratch

Sat 30

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£25

JUNE

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Harmonica Beginners Part 1

Sat 6

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 6

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 2

Sat 20

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Multi-percussion Workshop

Sat 20

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£25

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2

Sat 27

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Refresher Sax from Scratch

Sat 27

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£25

COURSES

Dates

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone Beginners Course

Saturdays 18 Apr, 30 May, 27 Jun

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£52

Saxophone Improving Beginners Course

Sats 2 May, 6 June & 4 Jul

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£52

Saxophone Study Group

Sats 2 May, 6 Jun & 4 Jul

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£52

Conga Study Group

Suns 3 May & 21 June

11am-2pm 3 May,1.30-4.30pm 21 Jun

Adult/15+

£34

The Rock Experience

Jun-Jul

See ad on page 56 for full details

Adult/15+

£92 (£72)

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Mandolin Beginners

Adult/15+ Workshop

Sunday 22 March, 10am-3pm £37

Sunday 1 March, 2.30-5pm £24 This workshop is for anyone new to hand drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms. We’ll look at basic techniques including palm/finger movements and hand shapes for producing open tones, bass tones and slap, exercises for developing tone, independence and coordination.

We’ll also explore some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two and three drums, and how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the ‘clave’ rhythm. You’ll take away plenty of ideas after the workshop as well as notes of what is covered on the day.

How to Make Up Chord Sequences Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 7 March, 10am-4pm £35 This workshop is designed to de-mystify the process of making up the chords to a song. Suitable for guitarists, keyboard players and anyone else interested in the process, it will look at examples of popular songs in different styles, starting with simple chord sequences and progressing to more advanced ones, and looking at how more complex chords can add colour and depth. This fast-paced workshop covers basic principles that relative beginners will need to understand, but also more complex extended chord sequences that more experienced players will find useful. Full notes will be supplied to take away. You should have some understanding of scales and chords. If you are a guitarist, please bring an acoustic guitar and capo. Some keyboards will be available (please advise at time of booking if needed).

Adult/15+ Workshop The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music. It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing.

It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions, and playing as a group and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bouzouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales of tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Please bring a mandolin if you have one, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

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Conga Drumming Beginners Part 1

Conga Drumming Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 29 March, 2.30-5pm £24 The aim of this workshop is to enrich your knowledge of conga drumming, become aware of the interplay between several congas and train physical stamina on the instruments.

You’ll look at a range of Cuban and Brazilian rhythms with two-drum conga patterns for one player. We’ll continue developing work on all conga sounds (including open slaps and muffled tones) and look at more complex exercises including palm/ finger movements and rudiments.

The workshop is suitable for anyone who has done Conga Part 1 or has some experience of conga drumming. Contact education@stables. org if you would like to enquire if the course is suitable for your level of experience.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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Fingerstyle Guitar: Introduction to Fingerpicking

Saxophone Beginners Course

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturdays 18 April, 30 May & 27 June, 9.30am-12.30pm (3-session course) £52

Saturday 18 April, 10am-4pm £35 For guitar ‘strummers’ who want to develop other interesting ways of playing, this workshop introduces the use of right-hand fingers to play chords by picking individual strings. We cover some basic principles to get everyone on the same page and look at playing in ‘guitar-friendly’ keys.

We look at how a capo creates guitar-friendly keys from awkward keys, where to put the capo and how we transpose chords from difficult keys into these friendly keys. We explore different picking patterns for various songs and you will experiment with your own picking patterns. We also look briefly at a self-accompanied style of playing both the tune and accompanying chords at the same time.

To benefit from this workshop you ideally need to have been playing for at least 6 months and be able to play most of chords G, C, D, A, E, F, Am, Dm, Em, Bm, F#m, B7, G7, F7. Please bring a guitar (acoustic preferred), guitar tuner and a capo.

Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 18 April OR Saturday 30 May, 1-4pm £25 Have you ever wanted to try the saxophone but didn’t know where to start? Do you want to try it for the first time or have a go before buying one?

Starting with the absolute basics, this workshop takes you on a on a step-by-step approach to making your first sounds, breathing tips, exercises, learning fingerings and scale patterns and playing simple melodies from those scales. No previous musical experience is required. You’ll be in a small group of beginners and in a friendly and supportive learning environment. Instruments are provided for use in the workshop, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it along for advice and comparison, especially if it is one you may be practicing on after the workshop.

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15+ Course

This course offers beginner saxophonists the opportunity to learn as part of a group.

Through practical musical activities and exploring tunes you’ll start to build confidence and develop some of the technical and musical skills to play the saxophone. The course is suitable for beginners who have attended our Sax from Scratch or Refresher workshops, or had another basic introduction to the saxophone.

Participants will need to bring their own tenor, alto or baritone sax.

Ukulele Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 25 April, 10am-3pm £35

Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback in popular music and in education. Learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele with you.

Saxophone Improving Beginners Course

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Course

Saturday 25 April, 10am-4pm £48

Saturdays 2 May, 6 June & 4 July, 9.30am-12.30pm (3-session course) £52

Join us in The Stables’ studio and control room for this music technology and recording workshop and hands-on studio session. Our popular oneday introduction is ideal for beginners or those who want a refresher. The workshop will use a MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that looks at the general principles that apply across all DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations) software such as Ableton, Cubase, Sonar. You will focus on recording and production rather than just creating within the software and you’ll be able to take away audio files of tracks produced to further practice the skills you’ve learned. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session to learn how best to record it.

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 2 May, 10am-4pm £40

Are you an aspiring sound engineer? Or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering. It will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk and how to use basic EQ. This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1

This course offers returning saxophonists the opportunity to learn as part of a saxophone group via a fun programme of practical musical activities and performance. It aims to help students develop core technical, performance and improvisation skills and build confidence. Students must have their own instruments and ideally have attended previous Stables Saxophone from Scratch, Refresher and Improving Beginners workshops. If you have any other recent playing experience and are interested in joining the course contact education@stables. org for further advice.

Saxophone Study Group Adult/15+ Course Saturdays 2 May, 6 June & 4 July, 1-4pm (3-session course) £52 This course is for saxophonists with more than two years’ experience and looking to reach an intermediate standard (equivalent to Grade 3 plus) on their instrument.

You will have the opportunity to learn through a structured programme of study, incorporating a mixture of scale and study work, duet and group performance and improvisation activities. The focus is on having fun, building confidence and competence in a supportive environment which enables students to progress in their musical development. Contact us on education@ stables.org to find out availability of places and also so we can advise you if your recent sax playing experience is suitable for the course.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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Conga Study Group

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Sundays 3 May, 11am-2pm & 21 June, 1.30-4.30pm (2-session course) £34

Saturday 23 May, 10am-3pm £35

This course is for those who have been playing congas for a while and have previous experience of playing traditional and popular Cuban or Brazilian styles. Ideally participants will have attended previous Stables Conga Beginners and Improvers courses or have a lot of playing experience from other groups. Contact us at education@stables.org before booking if you are interested in this course and we can advise you if your experience is suitable. Bring a pair of congas if you have them, or contact education@ stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available).

Cajon Beginners Workshop Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 3 May, 2.30-5pm £24 The cajon (wooden box) is the smallest drum kit in the world and the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, providing a full snare and rich bass sound. During this one-day workshop you’ll get hands-on experience to fully discover the range of possibilities this versatile instrument can provide. Covering tones, exercises and rhythms, this workshop is suitable for kit drummers and hand drummers alike. Please bring a cajon (with snare) if you have one, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

In this practical workshop, blues musician Joff Watkins introduces the blues, demystifies V-IVIs, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines and introduces fundamental techniques such as finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic blues recordings. You will need to be comfortable with the chords of E, A and B7 and be able to change confidently between them. It will also be helpful if you know what a scale is but not essential as the blues scale will be introduced in a very practical way.

Singing Lead Vocals and Microphone Technique Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 24 May, 12.30-4pm £25 For singers who want to explore some of the technical, artistic and practical aspects of singing with a microphone. Perhaps you already sing in a choir, or play in a band, and want to try solo or lead vocals?

You’ll look at equipment essentials, microphone technique and which mic to use, understanding monitoring, fold back and live mixing to get the best out of your sound, how to approach different styles of music such as rock, pop or jazz and how to tackle the challenges of fronting a band, whatever the size. You’ll also look at how ‘phrasing’ can help with the challenges of some songs and have a go at singing with backing tracks and stripped down guitar accompaniment.

Participants will be sent a short list of songs to listen to and get familiar with before the workshop. Please note his workshop is not a ‘singing lesson’ as such and won’t be about general singing technique, and you’ll need enough singing experience to know you want to have a go at singing solo.

LEARN & TAKE PART

English Folk Dance and Song Society presents

A Youth Folk Sampler Day For ages 12–18 Tuesday 26 May, 11am-4pm FREE

• Play by ear and develop your creativity • Be inspired by top young musicians • Explore folk music • Find out about the National Youth Folk Ensemble This Sampler Day is full of creative music-making opportunities, including:

Do you already play an instrument confidently?

Would you like to take part in an inspiring day of music making?

Sign up for a free place at this Youth Folk Sampler Day.

Harmonica Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 6 June, 10am-3pm £33

Learn the basics of playing harmonica in this popular workshop, where you’ll be introduced to tune-playing, chord-playing, and blues improvisation. No previous harmonica experience is necessary, but you’ll need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C. Tutor Joff Watkins is a leading performer and teacher of blues harmonica and blues guitar, and has introduced hundreds of new players to the blues!

• Workshops with superb musicians who are also highly experienced educators • Q&A with Ensemble staff • An optional short audition, if you are aged 14+ and want to apply for the National Youth Folk Ensemble • Sampler Days are open to players of any instrument. All playing and learning will be done by ear. Booking is essential.

Sign up at efdss.org/youthfolk

Ukulele Workshop Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 6 June, 10am-3pm £35 Tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukulele players to improve their skills. Building on Beginners Part 1 this workshop will help you to develop your rhythm and melody playing skills, add new chords and combine different strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also get the chance to practice as a ukulele band and try out playing the melody, accompanying and adding colour to the musical arrangements.

Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 is recommended and you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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June/July 2013

The Rock Experience

Adult/15+ Course

Dates: Sundays 7, 14, 21, 28 June, 10am-1pm; Sunday 5 July, 9am-12pm

& Sunday 12 July, 2-11pm (includes final 7.30pm performance) The Rock Experience is the perfect course for all

Newly-formed bands are also welcome, but please

and learn from experienced tutors. Whatever your

education@stables.org

aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like contact the Stables Learning and Participation Course fee: £92 (£72 students) for six sessions the chance to play in a band, meet other musicians Department for further advice before booking – instrument, whether you are a bedroom-guitarist, The Rock Experience is for aspiring rock and a budding vocalist or interested in forming pop musicians would like the chance a band of your own, The who Rock Experience is a great opportunity to take the first steps. to play in a band, meet other musicians and be supported and coached by our tutors learnYou’ll from experienced tutors. Whatever your in rehearsal and performance skills, finishing on instrument and whether you are a bedroom the final Sunday with a gig on The Stables stage.

You need to have some experience of playing your guitarist, instrumentbudding and to be confidentvocalist enough to have or interested in To book a place, call the a go playing alongside other but noown, the course is a forming a band ofpeople, your previous band experience is necessary. box office on 01908 280800 great opportunity to take the first steps. You’ll be supported and coached by our tutors in rehearsal and performance skills, finishing

Venue: The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes Dates: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7, 14 July Times: Times: 10am-1pm ( 14 July from 3pm onwards) Final performance: Sunday 14 July, 7.30pm Cost: £80 (concessions £55)

Suitable for everyone aged 15 and above

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on the final Sunday with a gig on stage at the Stables in front of an audience.

You need to have some experience of playing your instrument and be confident enough to have a go playing alongside other people, but no previous band experience is necessary. If you are in an existing or newly-formed band and would like to take part, please contact education@stables.org

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2

Multi-Percussion Workshop with David ‘Hopi’ Hopkins

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 20 June, 10am-4pm £48

Saturday 20 June, 1-4pm £25

Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 workshop or who already have some experience of recording and music technology, this follow-up session will look in more depth at microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI, mixing and mastering and the techniques you need to create great recordings in your own home or DIY studio. The workshop uses MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that apply generally across Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and Sonar. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

This workshop is for percussion players who want to explore different percussion instruments and rhythms and how to use them when playing with other musicians in for different acoustic, roots, folk, traditional and cross-cultural bands. You’ll explore how to integrate diverse percussion instruments into rhythmic patterns from other traditions, using a range of hand percussion instruments (tambourine, claves, shakers, triangle, cowbell, etc) and hand drums (bongos, djembé, cajon, conga etc). Bring your own selection of hand drums and other percussion instruments – other instruments will also be available for you to experiment with and add to your range of sounds. You’ll play together as a group, taking different roles on different instruments, exploring how to translate key features and rhythmic patterns across instruments and musical traditions.

Catch tutor David Hopkins playing with hazyjane in Stage 2 on 20 June

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Refresher Sax from Scratch

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 27 June, 10am-3pm £35

Saturday 27 June, 1-4pm £25

Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help you move on with the blues guitar. By looking at tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, you’ll learn about 12-bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth. You will need to bring a sixstring acoustic guitar and prior attendance on the Beginners Part 1 workshop is recommended.

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques. It is ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for other early beginners who would like to develop their playing

LEARN & TAKE PART

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2

July/August 2020

Residential music weeks to inspire young music-makers Each summer young people from across the UK and abroad come together to take part in an inspiring week-long musical experience: National Youth Music Camps. From orchestral playing to jazz improvisation, ukulele sessions to steel pan groups, music theatre production to choirs and rock bands, the Camps include all kinds of music making.

The Camps are suitable for all young people interested in music, regardless of their playing standard – there is no minimum grade of entry. All we ask is that you love music and are keen to develop your talent.

2020 VENUE AND DATES Camps will be taking place at Pipers Corner School in Great Kingshill near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Teenage Camp 1 (for ages 13-17 years): Sunday 26 July-Saturday 1 August Teenage Camp 2 (for ages 13-17 years): Sunday 2-Saturday 8 August Junior Camp (for ages 8-12 years): Sunday 9-Saturday 15 August

For further information and to apply, visit www.stables.org/Learning/music_camps email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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2020 FESTIVAL MK: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

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box office 01908 280800

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CAFÉ IN 2

café in 2

Call Café in 2 on 01908 280832 or email stables@stables.org to book a table If you are looking for somewhere to eat before the show, then look no further. Café in 2 enjoys a reputation for top quality food and tasty dishes at a reasonable price.

Café in 2 is open from 6pm on concert nights.

For more information and the current menu visit stables.org and click on the link to Café in 2.

To be sure of a table we recommend that you make your reservation well in advance – call the box office on 01908 280800 or email stables@ stables.org – please advise us of any dietary requirements when making your reservation.

From time to time Café in 2 offers a specially devised menu to complement the accompanying concert.

MEAL DEALS Enjoy themed menus to complement the evening’s concert.

A TASTE OF EASTERN EUROPE BUDAPEST CAFÉ ORCHESTRA

Thursday 30 April

CLASSICAL LUNCH/SUPPER Before the music starts, enjoy a two or three-course meal.

ENSEMBLE 360

Tuesday 17 March

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE STABLES Following our Sunday Sessions jazz concerts, we’ll be serving a tasty Sunday lunch.

THE DIME NOTES JOANNA EDEN: SONDHEIM & ME

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Sunday 22 March Sunday 19 April

ROSSANO SPORTIELLO TRIO

Sunday 3 May

JAZZ DYNAMOS

Sunday 17 May

INFORMATION

And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in February:

FEBRUARY

Date

FEBRUARY

Date

Martyn Joseph

Sat 1

The Greatest Showman (PG)

Megan Dixon-Hood

Sat 1

Mon 17 & Tue 18

John Shuttleworth’s Back

Tue 4

Toy Story 4 (U)

Mon 17 & Tue 18

Lewis Wright & Kit Downes Trio

Tue 4

Algorisms

Wed 19

Choice Grenfell

Wed 5

Wed 19

BBC Big Band

Thu 6

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Los Pacaminos

Sat 8

The Lion King (PG)

Thu 20

Roswell

Sat 8

Simon Brodkin

Thu 20

Olcay Bayir

Sun 9

The Amazing Bubble Man

Fri 21

Green Book (12A)

Mon 10

The Mods Band

Fri 21

Mark Thomas

Wed 12

Nights on Broadway

Sat 22

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Thu 13

James Kirby

Sat 22

Fri 14 & Sat 15

Rocketman (15)

Mon 24

Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience

Red Priest

Tue 25

Maz O’Connor

Fri 14

Robbie Kavanagh

Wed 26

Hope In High Water

Sat 15

The Counterfeit Stones

Thu 27

Dominic Alldis Trio

Sun 16

Jeremy Vine

Fri 28

Ben Poole & Stevie Nimmo

Sun 16

The Strange Doors

Sat 29

Red Priest

Tue 25 Feb

Jeremy Vine

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Fri 28 Feb box office 01908 280800

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INFORMATION

Also on sale JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM JULY Fri 3

Sat 4

Sun 5

Fri 10

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

AUGUST Magic: A Kind of ELO £25.50 (£24.50 if show booked with A Kind of Queen in same transaction)

Tue 18- Freckle Sun 23 Productions: Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales £13

Magic: A Kind of Queen £25.50 (£24.50 if show booked with A Kind of ELO in same transaction)

Wed 2 Carl Hutchinson £16.50

Audience with Go West & Go West in Concert £53.50 & £48.50 (ticket price includes both elements) The Stables at 50 fundraiser Livewire: AC/DC Tribute £21.50

Sat 5

Sat 12 Supersonic 70s Show £22

Sat 3

No Jacket Required £22

Sun 4

Barron Knights 60th Anniversary Tour £31 & £27.50 The Stables at 50 fundraiser

Fri 9

Come What May: A Tribute to Moulin Rouge £33

Sun 13 Royal South £18.50 Thu 17 Some Kinda Wonderful: The Music of Stevie Wonder £26 Sat 19 Abba Forever £27.50

Wed 15 Flook £20

Wed 23 Michael English in Concert £27.50

Sat 10 Bye Bye Baby: A Celebration of Frankie Valli £27

Thu 24 Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush £23.50 & £22 Fri 25

The Real Thing £29.50

Sat 26 Jackson Live in Concert £29

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OCTOBER

Shakatak £22

Sat 11 Harriet £24

Sat 18 Hello Again: Tribute to Neil Diamond £29.50

Tue 29 Loudon Wainwright III with Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche £38.50

SEPTEMBER

Sun 20 Larry Dean £16.50

Sat 17 The Drifters £32

Sun 27 Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum £22.50

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Tue 13 Suggs: A Life in the Realm of Madness £33 (£25 standing) Fri 16

David O Doherty £22.50

Sat 17 Nearly Dan £22.50 Fri 23

Viva Santana £25

Fri 30

Beverley Craven £31

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 11 February, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount.

Please notify the box office when making your booking.

STAGE 2 NOVEMBER Fri 6

Fleetwood BAC £25

Sat 7

Vonda Shepard £31

Sun 8

Peter White & Euge Groove £22

Thu 12 Elkie Brooks Sat 14 £41 Tue 17 Rainer Hersch Orchestra £31 Fri 20

Clare Teal £31.50

Sun 22 Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers £29.50 DECEMBER Tue 10 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel £43 & £39.50 Thu 17 The Blues Band & Fri 18 £33 JANUARY 2021 Sun 24 Jan Akkerman Band £27.50

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , EXCEPT WHERE STATED

JULY Fri 17

Julie July Band £13.50 adv/ £15.50 otd

SEPTEMBER

SEE PAGES 58-59 FOR MORE DETAILS

Sat 12 Don Perera £11 adv/£13.50 otd OCTOBER Sat 3

Catfish £14 adv/£16 otd

Tue 6

AuB £11 adv/£13.50 otd

Fri 9

Matt Tighe & Tad Sargent £11 adv/£13.50 otd

Sat 10 Alden, Patterson & Dashwood and The Shackleton Trio £11 adv/£13.50 otd Wed 21 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £11 adv/£13.50 otd Fri 30 & Andrew Bird Sat 31 £13.50 NOVEMBER Fri 13

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE PRESENTED AS PART OF IF: 2020 AND TAKE PLACE IN THE SPIEGELTENT, LOCATED IN CAMPBELL PARK, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES

Freds House £14

Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £11 adv/£13.50 otd

JULY Fri 17, Sat 18, 7pm Sun 19, 2pm Fri 17, 9pm

Barely Methodical Troupe: Shift £25 (under-18s £22.50) Hope & Social £19

Sat 18, Mark 11.30am Thompson’s & 2pm Spectacular Science Show £13.50 (under-16s £11) Mon 20, Jon Boden & the 8pm Remnant Kings £24 Wed 22, Turin Brakes + 8pm support £25 Thu 23, 8pm

Las Migas £21

Fri 24, 7.30pm

La Voix £22

Sat 25, 8pm

RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey £25

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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INFORMATION

booking information How to book

Booking Fees

Core box office opening hours:

As of 14 January 2020, a new per ticket booking commission fee structure applies as follows:

Monday - Saturday: 10am-6pm (until 8pm on show nights); Sunday: 5-8pm (show nights only)

For tickets up to £10: a commission fee of £1 per ticket will be charged

IN PERSON: the box office is located in the main foyer

For tickets between £10.01 and £15: a commission fee of £1.50 per ticket will be charged

BY PHONE: 01908 280800 during opening hours as stated above; text phone users please call 18001 01908 280800.

For tickets between £15.01 and £25: a commission fee of £2.50 per ticket will be charged

ONLINE: www.stables.org

For tickets more than £25: a commission fee of £3.50 per ticket will be charged

BY POST: please write to The Box Office, The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU

These fees apply to all booking channels – in person, by phone and online – and replace all previous booking charges and fees.

COLLECTING YOUR TICKETS: E-tickets: You can choose to receive your tickets via email. You can either print these out at home or show them on your phone to our front of house staff when entering the auditorium.

Prices published in this brochure include all booking commission fees.

Concessions/discounts

Ticket collection: from The Stables box office.

Postal tickets: At an extra cost of £2, we can send your tickets to you by post.

Concessions are available on selected performances and where they apply are indicated on the ticket pricing details.

Payment options You can pay by cash if booking in person; we accept all major debit and credit cards.

Reservations

Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers (any denomination) for The Stables and for Café in 2 and Bar (available in £5 denominations) are available to purchase from the box office.

Data protection

Ticket reservations must be paid for within three days of booking (excluding groups and Friends of The Stables who can reserve for up to seven days). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

We would like to add or retain your details to keep you informed about future events promoted by The Stables.

When you make your first booking with us, you will be asked whether you want to receive such information.

To be removed from our mailing lists at any time, please call or email the box office boxoffice@stables.org

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This seating plan gives a general overview of The Stables main auditorium. Please ask a member of our box office staff at time of booking if you have questions regarding the choice of your seats

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Shaded areas represent seating levels not prices.

Each show is individually priced.

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For large print brochures, please call our Box Office on 01908 280800 64

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

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Accessible Toilets

There are three accessible public toilets – one as part of the main toilet area situated in the foyer; further toilets are located next to the ladies and within the gents, both accessible from the auditorium.

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The Stables welcomes people with disabilities. For full access information, please visit the information section on our website at www.stables.org The Stables is accessible to wheelchair users and other customers with limited mobility.

There is a lift available giving access to seats on lower accessible levels. We can accommodate eight people in wheelchairs per performance, subject to availability. We have volunteer customer assistants available at the majority of events to provide assistance.

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The Stables has free car-parking on site (vehicles and contents are left entirely at owner’s own risk). At busy times, your exit from the car park may be slightly delayed – thank you for your patience. There are a limited amount of disabled parking spaces available (not bookable in advance) We also have a small bicycle rack available to the left of the main public entrance.

CO’S

BUCKINGHAM

• Head towards Milton Keynes on A421 • At the Kingston roundabout take the first exit • Take the first right into Stockwell Lane and The Stables is on the right

Parking

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From M1 Junction 13

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A41

Head towards Milton Keynes At the first roundabout turn left onto the A5130 At the Kingston roundabout take the second exit Take the first right into Stockwell Lane and The Stables is on the right

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The Stables is situated in a rural setting to the south east of Milton Keynes in the village of Wavendon, only a short drive from the centre of the city.

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How to find us

INFORMATION

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Facilities for Hearing Impaired Customers

The main auditorium is fitted with an Ampetronic system.

To use this system you must have a hearing aid with either a switchable or auto-detect T-Setting built in. Stage 2 customers will need to wear a hearing necklace, available from the box office. If you wear a hearing device please inform a member of the box office team when booking your tickets so that they can seat you in the area of the auditorium where the signal is strongest.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome, but please advise us when you book so that we can allocate appropriate seats and inform you of any special effects that might affect your dog’s comfort.

Eating and drinking at The Stables

On performance nights, our popular in-house restaurant Café in 2 is open for pre-show meals and light-bites.

Service starts at 6pm and advance booking is highly recommended – please call the box office on 01908 280832 to make a reservation.

The Stables main bar (located in the foyer) is open from 7pm on performance nights. Coffee, teas and other refreshments are available from the snack bar in the main foyer.

Tickets are sold by The Stables Theatre Ltd subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Tickets are sold on behalf of The Stables Theatre Ltd for itself or as agent for other promoters. 2) Tickets cannot be refunded except on the cancellation or substantial alteration of the performance. The Stables may be able to resell tickets when shows are sold out – a charge of £3.00 will apply (charge waived for Stables Founders and Friends only where The Stables Theatre Ltd is the promoter. 3) The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to any venue if it reasonably considers such refusal to be necessary for the safety and convenience of other customers or for the proper running of the venues and events. 4) Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break or interval in the performance.

5) Smoking is not permitted in any part of a venue unless designated as a smoking area. 6) Every effort is made to present shows at suitable sound levels, however levels may vary according to artists’ requirements, over which the Promoter has no control and concerts may be loud. Refunds will not be given on a matter of personal taste or noise level experienced. 7) The Promoter presents a range of seated and standing events and cannot always guarantee uninterrupted views as the stage setup, as determined by the artist, may vary and some people may stand around you. 8) Some performances may have a support artist before the main act and the Promoter may not know this in advance. 9) Some artists may use strong language. The Promoter has no control over this. 10) Internet ticket sales are subject to booking fees and transaction charges which are levied to cover the cost of third party web/financial service providers and as such cannot be refunded. 11) By purchasing and/or using a ticket you consent for yourself and for any person using a ticket purchased by you to being photographed, filmed or recorded as an audience member when official photography, filming or audio recording is taking place. If you have difficulties with this please contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 before purchasing tickets.

Please note that all other unauthorised photography, filming or audio recording is not permitted and the Promoter reserves the right to confiscate equipment used/material gained in this way and/or remove offending individuals from the show. 12) Tickets sold or offered for sale by any person or persons other than The Stables, the Promoter or their authorised agents will not be honoured. 13) Please note some shows may contain flashing lights or smoke effects. The Promoter cannot always provide / specific warnings of these in advance to customers. 14) The Stables means The Stables Theatre Ltd (company no. 3224226). Please check stables.org or contact the box office for full current terms and conditions of ticket purchase as they may vary. The Promoter means The Stables or the promoter of the event for which the ticket is sold, in which case The Stables acts as the agent of that promoter. The Stables is owned by Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Charity No 261645) which aims to engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity.

As a non-profit making charitable organisation, any surplus made through the programme is re-invested in its artistic and educational projects.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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INFORMATION

diary at a glance MARCH

Tue 24

Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess

Sun 1

The Jive Aces Big Beat Revue

Tue 24

Geraint Watkins Band

Sun 1

Peter Knight & John Spiers

Wed 25 Limehouse Lizzy

Tue 3

The Fureys

Wed 25 Jen Brister

Tue 3

Harry Bolt Quartet

Thu 26

Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands

Thu 5

Havana Nights

Thu 26

Dean Owens & The Southerners

Thu 5

Edgelarks

Fri 27

The Christians

Fri 6

Albert Lee

Fri 27

The Trials of Cato SOLD OUT

Fri 6

Matt Richardson

Sat 28

T.Rextasy

Sat 7

Sam Avery

Sun 29

Ronnie Scott’s All Star Band

Sat 7

Palmerston

Mon 30 Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers

Sun 8

Brave (PG)

Tue 31

The New Scummy Mummies Show

Sun 8

Wild Rose (15)

Tue 31

Jake Morrell

Tue 10

BFI Study Day

APRIL

Tue 10

Toploader

Wed 1

Graham Gouldman

Wed 11 BFI Study Day

Thu 2

Clive Anderson

Wed 11 Ivo Graham

Thu 2

Matt Owens

Thu 12

The Sound of Springsteen

Fri 3

Dr Feelgood

Thu 12

Catherine Bohart

Fri 3

Dan Burnett

Fri 13

Merry Opera: Don Giovanni

Sat 4

Woburn Sands Band

Fri 13

Ray Cooper

Sat 4

Hannah White & the Nordic Connection

Sat 14

Best of Queen SOLD OUT

Sun 5

Fisherman’s Friends (12A)

Sat 14

Kirsty Merryn

Sun 5

Lucid

Sun 15

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Tue 7

Feast of Fiddles

Mon 16 Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Tue 7

Todd Gordon Sings Sinatra

Tue 17

Sir Scallywag and the Battle of Stinky Bottom

Fri 17

Toyah & Hazel O’Connor SOLD OUT

Tue 17

Ensemble 360

Sat 18

The Cavern Beatles

Wed 18 Merrill Osmond

Sat 18

Jonny Awsum SOLD OUT

Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sun 19

Sunday Sessions: Joana Eden

Thu 19

Richard Digance

Sun 19

Oysters 3

Thu 19

Siobhan Miller

Mon 20 The Wandering Hearts

Fri 20

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

Tue 21

Darius Brubeck Quartet

Fri 20

Siobhan Miller

Tue 21

Callaghan

Sat 21

Suzi Ruffell

Wed 22 Ma Bessie & her Blues Troupe

Sat 21

Jinder

Wed 22 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sun 22

Sunday Sessions: The Dime Notes

Thu 23

The Puppini Sisters

Sun 22

Eduardo Niebla Duo

Fri 24

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Fri 24

Ryan Young & Jenn Butterworth

Mon 23 Amy Wadge SOLD OUT

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Friends and Founders discount applies

Educational

For more information see page 3

Stage 2

Mancini Forum

*fundraising performance for The Stables Theatre

Sat 25

Tenors UnLimited

Fri 22

Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella

Sat 25

Keith Thompson

Sat 23

G2 Genesis

Sun 26

YolanDa Brown

Sat 23

Emma King

Sun 26

Fraser Anderson

Sun 24

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Mon 27 An Evening with Biff Byford

Sun 24

Carus Thompson

Tue 28

Tue 26

Tom Robinson Band

Naturally 7

Wed 29 The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Wed 27 Rose Royce

Thu 30

Thu 28

Andy & The Oddsocks

Thu 28

Daphne’s Flight

Budapest Café Orchestra

MAY Fri 1

Rock and Roll Revolution

Fri 29

Cats In Space

Fri 1

Emily Mae Winters

Fri 29

Captain Of The Lost Waves

Sat 2

Jake & Elwood’s The Best Blues Brothers Show

Sat 30

Danni Nicholls

Sat 2

Mile Silver & Zoë Wren

Sat 30

Peter Hemsley

Sun 3

Sunday Sessions: Rossano Sportiello Trio

Sun 31

The Demon Barbers XL

Sun 3

John Lenehan: The Roaring Twenties

JUNE

Mon 4

Yesterday (12A)

Tue 2

Russ Ballard

Wed 6

Now That’s What I Call Country Roadshow

Fri 5

Karnataka

Fri 8

Lindisfarne

Fri 5

Sajeela Kershi

Fri 8

Sayer & Joyce

Sat 6

King For A Day: The Nat King Cole Story

Sat 9

Ulimate Bowie

Sat 6

Cherry Lee Mewis

Sat 9

Sam Carter

Sun 7

Reuben Richards & The Jezebel Quartet

Sun 10

Erja Lyytinen & Bernard Allison

Tue 9

Frazey Ford

Tue 12

Grace Petrie

Wed 10 Pam Ayres*

Tue 12

Tom Syson

Thu 11

Nerina Pallot

Wed 13 Rachel Parris

Fri 12

Northern Soul Live

Thu 14

The Dublin Legends

Fri 12

Yvonne Lyon & Arcelia

Thu 14

The Rosie Hood Trio

Sat 13

Are You Experienced?

Fri 15

Nell Bryden

Sat 13

Viviana Zarbo

Fri 15

Mark Simmons & Jack Gleadow

Wed 17 The Secret Sisters

Sat 16

Bolted: A Festival In A Day

Fri 19

Richard Durrant

Sun 17

Sunday Sessions: Jazz Dynamos

Fri 19

Bruce Sudano

Sun 17

The Shee

Sat 20

John Coghlan’s Quo

Mon 18 The Zombies*

Sat 20

hazeyjane

Tue 19

Mon 22 Judy (12A)

John Smith

Wed 20 Peggy Seeger & Callum MacColl

Tue 23

Electric Strawbs

Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Fri 26

Odyssey

Thu 21

Swinging at The Cotton Club

Sat 27

Classic Clapton

Fri 22

G2 Genesis

Sat 27

Pierce Pettis & Julie Lee

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 11 February, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

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HALF-TERM FILMS

STABLES SCREENINGS

FOR ALL THE FAMILY

NOW SHOWING

Pay a visit to Milton Keynes’ newest cinema during February half-term and catch some of the greatest family films of recent years.

With ample free parking, films starting at the advertised time, theatre-style seating and a range of eating and drinking options available on site, The Stables has everything you could want for a great movie experience!

The Greatest Showman (PG)

Toy Story 4

The Lion King

(U)

(PG)

(105 minutes)

(100 minutes)

(118 minutes)

Monday 17 February, 11.30am Tuesday 18 February, 2.30pm

Monday 17 February, 2.30pm Tuesday 18 February, 11.30am

Thursday 20 February, 2.30pm

Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum (Jackman), the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle.

When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called Forky to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully animated, Toy Story 4 manages the unlikely feat of extending – and perhaps concluding –a practically perfect animated saga.

Tickets £5 (raked seating), £3 (flat seating), under-18s £4 and £2. All prices include booking fee

GRAB A BITE

Grab a bite to eat before or after the show Café in 2, The Stables’ in-house restaurant, will be running a family-friendly lunchtime menu on 17, 18 and 20 February. Advance booking is advised – call the box office on 01908 280800 to reserve a table. A range of snacks and drinks will also be available in the foyer.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover (Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future king Simba and Beyonce Knowles-Carter (Dreamgirls) as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala.