The Stables brochure 83: Dec 2022-March 2023

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

Issue 83 | December 2022 - March 2023

world class music & entertainment

Supported using public funding by

box office 01908 280800 www.stables.org

MAY Issue 83 Dec 22 - Mar 23

Welcome to The Stables

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.

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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.

By becoming a Friend of The Stables you’ll be helping to support one of the UK’s favourite concert venues. You’ll also be entitled to a range of benefits designed to make your visits to us even more enjoyable.

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 38.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

become a Friend of The Stables

Your support will enable us to plan for the future with greater confidence and ensure we can continue to develop our worldclass music and education programmes.

Membership starts at just £30 per year To become a Friend please call The Stables box office on 01908 280800.

Alternatively, pick up a membership form from the box office or join online at stables.org Thank you for your support!

Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Registered charity number 261645)

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front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM December Janurary Feburary March

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STAGE 2 December - March

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LEARN & TAKE PART December - March

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And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary

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Van Morrison 13 - 15 March

information key

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Jeneba Kanneh-Mason Wednesday 18 January page 13

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

New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 15 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority

Juan Martin

Thursday 23 February page 21

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

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

This event takes place in Stage 2.

Sunday 26 March page 29

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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16+

Marcel Lucont: Le Best Of £14.50

Saturday 26 November, 8pm

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

NOV / DEC

Britain’s favourite French comedian presents his greatest oeuvres from the past decade. Expect deadpan wit, supreme sex poetry, soaring miserablist chansons and Gallic superiority.

As seen on Comedy Central At The Comedy Store, The John Bishop Show (BBC1) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3).

Like this? Try this... Stephen K Amos 4 Nov 2023

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra presents

A Swingin’ Christmas

Monday 28 November, 8pm

£26.50 & £24.50

This year, the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra makes its Stables debut, celebrating in style with A Swingin’ Christmas. A seasonal family favourite show, it’s packed with some of the best loved Christmas tunes of all time including Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and many more. (This concert is being filmed for broadcast on Sky Arts.)

Presented by Razzle Dazzle Productions

16+

Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder Thursday 1 December, 8pm

£21.50

You’ve seen him on Would I Lie To You? and Live At The Apollo. Now one of the UK’s top stand-ups Chris McCausland is heading back out on tour with his Sunday Times Best of the Edinburgh Fringe show Speaky Blinder. He’s blind. He’s a dad.

He’s a husband. He’s third in command. He’ll speaky about all of that and loads more.

Like this? Try this... Gary Meikle 23 Mar 2023

The Manfreds Friday 2 December, 8pm

£29.50

The Manfreds are considered one of the finest and most respected bands of the 1960s and their numerous hits were not just ‘pop’ songs. Many were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz – an unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.

Like this? Try this... The Zombies 6 May 2023

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Mostly Autumn

Promoted by Mostly Autumn

Woburn Sands Band: Sounds of the Season £12, under-17s £5

Sunday 4 December, 4pm

The programme will run the gamut from big band sounds to classical, jazz and pop and include arrangements of some of your best-loved seasonal melodies. Come along to this early evening event for some true family entertainment from your favourite local brass band, with soloists from the band featured in this, the 67th concert in our Drakeloe series.

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Mostly Autumn have built their fan base the old-fashioned way by playing live at every opportunity. Their musical palette is diverse and while they draw on influences from the golden age of 1970s rock, they have developed their own unique sound that captures the essence of that heady era but also looks to the future.

DECEMBER

Saturday 3 December, 8pm £22.50 in advance, £24.50 on the door

Promoted by The Woburn Sands Band

Joanne Shaw Taylor Monday 5 December, 8pm £62.50, £42.50, £38.50 (standing) Join number one Billboard blues artist Joanne Shaw Taylor and her band as they perform songs from her highly acclaimed new release, The Blues Album, along with fan favourites from the past. Joanne has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern blues scene – and you’ll soon see why.

Presented by Neil O’Brien Entertainment

Mediaeval Baebes £22.50

Tuesday 6 December, 8pm

The classical chart-topping choir will be weaving their storytelling magic once again this Christmas. Accompanied by a dazzling array of exotic and period instruments, carols, traditional folk songs and innovative settings of ancient and romantic poetry will be revealed in a spirited performance of beguiling choral music.

Like this? Try this... Tenors Un Limited 16 Dec

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Cara Dillon: Upon A Winter’s Night £25

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

DECEMBER

Wednesday 7 December, 8pm

Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland, is touring her annual Christmas show Upon A Winter’s Night. Cara and her band will once again capture the mystery of Christmas, with a collection of songs ancient and modern providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism.

Like this? Try this... Albion Band 22 Dec

The Supersonic 70s Show £22

Thursday 8 December, 8pm

The Supersonic 70s Show is GLAM packed with all those incredible hits from the greatest musical decade of them all... the 1970s! Led by the Catsuit Wonder Girl vocalist Janey Bombshell, the band deliver a power-packed spectacle featuring the towering might of Queen, Fleetwood Mac and ELO, and the ‘pin-up pop’ of David Cassidy, David Essex and Donny Osmond.

Like this? Try this... 80s Mania 21 Jan 2023

The Dankworth Family Christmas Show Friday 9 Dec & Saturday 10 Dec, 8pm

£31 & £27.50

Started by Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine more than 50 years ago, this seasonal celebration, now led by Alec Dankworth, features a host of family, friends and special guests.

Already confirmed are Kevin Whately, Lorna Dallas, Peter Fisher, Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie Wood, Emily Dankworth, Alec Dankworth and The Dankworth Family Christmas Band.

These performances are VAT fundraisers for The Stables.

An Evening of Terror(Tome) with Garth Marenghi Sunday 11 December, 8pm

£22.50

Following the dismal failure of his 80s TV series Darkplace, horror literature’s greatest living author Garth Marenghi has largely avoided the limelight, but this autumn Marenghi makes a rare public appearance to mark the release of his long-lost multivolume epic TerrorTome. As part of his contractual obligations, Garth will be signing copies of TerrorTome within a strict time limit, meaning he will not have time to engage in small talk so don’t even bother.

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Alan Barnes Octet: Copperfield £20

Tuesday 13 December, 8pm

The Amy Winehouse Band presents

Forever Amy

£26

Wednesday 14 December, 8pm

In this stunning retrospective show, Amy’s original band, fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era-defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic reimagining of the Amy Winehouse sound, so join us for an emotional celebration of Amy’s incredible songbook with the musicians who knew her best.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... The Dankworth Family Christmas Show 9 & 10 Dec

DECEMBER

Like the Dickens classic itself, Alan Barnes’s Copperfield has something for everyone. Readings from the original Dickens tell the story, and after each scene eight virtuoso musicians, including Bruce Adams (trumpet) and Dave Newton (piano), bring the characters and scenes to life, creating hilarity and pathos in equal measure.

Dillie Keane & Barb Jungr: Two Turtle Doves £27.50

Thursday 15 December, 8pm

Join two of international cabaret’s Grandest of Dames, Dillie Keane (Fascinating Aida) and Barb Jungr, as they jump giblets first into the festive season. Featuring songs by Tom Waits, Ray Davies, John Legend and a hilarious take on the Twelve Days of Christmas, among many more, this is not your standard Christmas fare. You will want second helpings of this rich pudding for sure.

Like this? Try this... The Dankworth Family Christmas Show 9 & 10 Dec

Tenors Un Limited £24.50

Friday 16 December, 8pm

Don’t miss this fantastic Christmas treat from Tenors Un Limited, the number one selling classical vocal trio! The show will feature a selection of Christmas favourites such as O Holy Night, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, O Come All Ye Faithful, the trio’s Christmas single Who Is He? and classical hits Nessun Dorma, The Pearl Fishers duet and much, much more.

Like this? Try this... Mediaeval Baebes 6 Dec

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SUNDAY SESSIONS MANCINI FORUM

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 – the perfect way to start the day.

Alex Clarke Quartet Sunday 18 December, 11.30am £15.50 Join Alex Clarke (saxophone), Clark Tracey (drums), Dave Newton (piano) and Dave Green (bass) for a morning of straight-ahead bebop and arrangements of classic standards. Alex is one of the most in-demand and versatile young saxophonists emerging on the British jazz scene.

Will Collier’s Chet Baker Project Sunday 22 January, 11.30am £16.50 Will Collier’s Chet Baker Project transports you to the elegant decadence of 1950’s West Coast cool. The quartet pay homage to Chet Baker’s legacy, performing music ranging from his early recordings with Charlie Parker to the piano-less quartets and the seminal album Chet Baker Sings.

Joanna Eden Band Sunday 26 March, 11.30am £16.50 The Joanna Eden Band combine the energy and rhythmic virtuosity of South American music with the intimacy and honesty of Joanna’s acclaimed originals. The band have supported numerous legendary artists including The Buena Vista Social Club, Van Morrison and Jamie Cullum.

Doors open at 11am. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available before each concert.

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ENJZYOYSUNDAY

LA NG THAT NING FEELI MOR

Cats in Space £22.50

Saturday 17 December, 8pm

Alex Clarke Quartet £15.50

Sunday 18 December, 11.30am

Join Alex Clarke (saxophone), Clark Tracey (drums), Dave Newton (piano) and Dave Green (bass) for a morning of straight-ahead bebop and arrangements of classic standards.

As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, Alex is one of the most in-demand and versatile young saxophonists emerging on the British jazz scene.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... Mostly Autumn 3 Dec

DECEMBER

Cats In Space have caused quite a stir since landing in 2015.

With their unique sound they will transport you back to the heady days of 1970s classic rock. Think loud guitars and huge drums, walls of soaring multi-layered vocal harmonies, grandiose pianos and unforgettable choruses. It’s purr-fect!

Like this? Try this... Joanna Eden Band 26 Mar 2023

Matt Cardle Sunday 18 December, 8pm

£33.50 & £27.50

Multi-platinum selling recording artist Matt Cardle returns to The Stables to celebrate the anniversary of his 2011 debut release Letters. This special concert will see the album performed in full for the very first time with a live band. There will also be songs from Matt’s three other studio albums, The Fire, Porcelain and Time To Be Alive.

Like this? Try this... Martyn Joseph 28 Jan 2023

Albion Band Christmas Show £25

Thursday 22 December, 8pm

The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show and attract sell-out audiences across the UK. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.

Like this? Try this... Fairport Convention 7 Feb 2023

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Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company present

The Adventures of The Little Red Hen directed by Niki McCretton

Monday 19 – Saturday 24 December

“Who will help me plant these grains of wheat?”

“Not I” said the Pig. “Not I” said the Rat. “Not I” said the Cow. “Fair enough,” said the Little Red Hen, “I’ll do it myself!”

Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farmyard animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand! Join our plucky little hen as she finds her own way to get stuff done.

An energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.

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Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.

DECEMBER

Christmas Fun at The Stables

TRULY ONE OF THE BEST ChristmasI Ad PERFORMANCES HAVE SEEN. FULLY ENJOYED BY ALL 3 GENERATIONS.

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Stuff and Nonsense Audience Member

Stuff and Nonsense are well-known for their clever, captivating storytelling, ingenious stagings and ability to make us all laugh. One of the UK’s most well-loved companies, they are pioneers in creating shows with and for families, and Director Niki McCretton leads the way in using child-centred collaboration to create our shows, putting children at the heart.

Restaged with the support of Lighthouse, Poole and The Lyric, Bridport; original production supported by Salisbury Playhouse; Halton Borough Council; The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre; The Lyric, Bridport with public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

DECEMBER

Running time: approximately 60 minutes Age recommendation: Suitable for all the family, ages 3+.

Monday 19

4pm

Tuesday 20

11am

2pm

Ticket prices

Wednesday 21

11am

2pm*

Thursday 22

11am

2pm

Friday 23

11am

2pm

Saturday 24

11am

2pm

Adults Children under 16 Carers accompanying disabled patrons Groups of 10+ Schools

£15.50 £13.50 £12.00 £13.50 £13.50

(one free teacher’s ticket for every 10 tickets booked)

Relaxed performance

£13.50

* R ELAXED PERFORMANCE ON WEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER AT 2PM: This performance is designed for people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment, including those with an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability.

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gift ideas Gift Vouchers

Treat someone to a great night of entertainment.

Friends Membership

Why not give a loved one Friends membership as a gift?

They’ll be able to enjoy a range of benefits designed to make their visits to The Stables even more enjoyable.

Stables Gold

A presentation pack of The Stables’s very own 50th anniversary beer, specially made for us by Concrete Cow Brewery.

Footpath of Fame

Your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath.

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

For more details visit stables.org or call the box office on 01908 28080

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Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

Shostakovich Prokofiev Beethoven

As a pianist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is already captivating audiences with her maturity in performance and interpretation.

The third of the Kanneh-Mason clan to establish herself as a soloist, Jeneba recently made her BBC Proms debut with the Chineke! Orchestra, performing the Florence Price Piano Concerto, a performance that was heralded by the press as “demonstrating musical insight, technical acuity and an engaging performing persona” (MusicOMH).

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Debussy

Prelude and Fugue in D Major 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet Piano Sonata in D Major No. 7, Op. 10 No. 3 Estampes

JANUARY

£24

Wednesday 18 January, 8pm

Like this? Try this... Ensemble 360 8 Mar

Think Floyd £31

Thursday 19 January, 8pm

Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side Of The Moon is one of the most influential of all time. Think Floyd’s exciting new production features the complete masterpiece, as well as a whole range of tracks from other classic Pink Floyd albums including Wish You Were Here, The Wall, The Division Bell and Animals.

Like this? Try this... G2 Genesis 3-5 June

Remi Harris presents

Man Of The World: The Music of Peter Green £16.50

Friday 20 January, 8pm

A new show celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dale Barham, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from across Peter’s career, including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad and Albatross.

Like this? Try this... Billy Joel Albums Show 9 Mar

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80s Mania £31

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JANUARY

Saturday 21 January, 8pm

Don’t miss this multi-tribute show featuring 28 chart-topping pop icons and 35 smash hits, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham! and many more!

Like this? Try this... Supersonic 70s Show 8 Dec 2022

Will Collier’s Chet Baker Project £16.50

Sunday 22 January, 11.30am

Will Collier’s Chet Baker Project transports you to the elegant decadence of 1950’s West Coast cool. The quartet pay homage to Chet Baker’s legacy, performing music ranging from his early recordings with Charlie Parker to the piano-less quartets and the seminal album Chet Baker Sings.

Like this? Try this... Paul Higgs Quartet 20 Nov

Moonage Daydream (15) Sunday 22 January, 7.30pm

£8.50 & £6.50

Moonage Daydream illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time. Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Brett Morgen’s feature length experiential cinematic odyssey explores David Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey. (135 minutes) Like this? Try this... Ultimate Bowie 20 May 2023

T.Rextasy Thursday 26 January, 8pm

£31

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for more than 20 years, a career that ironically outlives Marc Bolan’s very own T.Rex. The band are now recognised as the world’s only tribute band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and original ex-members of T.Rex – they have been described by many as “beyond the boundaries of tribute”.

Like this? Try this... Kast Off Kinks 25 Feb

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Nine Below Zero: Third Degree 40th Anniversary Tour + support from Charlie Austen

Like this? Try this... Joanne Shaw Taylor 5 Dec 2022

Martyn Joseph £22.50

Saturday 28 January, 8pm

For just one man with a guitar, Martyn Joseph creates performances that are hugely energetic, compelling and passionate. In November 2021 Martyn released his most recent studio album 1960, featuring songs of insightful observations on our times, along with poignant and more personal reflections.

The album was MOJO magazine’s Folk Album of the Month and was awarded four stars by Uncut.

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Nine Below Zero are undoubtedly one of the UK’s finest rhythm’n’blues bands. In this special concert they’ll be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of their acclaimed third album Third Degree, which features such tracks as Wipe Away Your Kiss and You Can’t Say Yes And You Can’t Say No.

JAN / FEB

£22.50

Friday 27 January, 8pm

Like this? Try this... Martin Simpson 29 Mar

Feb

30 January – 5 February 2023 The Stables is proud to support Independent Venue Week 2023 independentvenueweek.com

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Sad Café Rob Newman Wilson & Wakeman Flo Perlin, Daisy Chute & Fern Maddie Chantel McGregor & Elles Bailey

Sad Café Wednesday 1 February, 8pm

£22.50

Regarded by many as one of the best live bands of the 80s, Sad Café are back! The present line-up performs their catalogue of great songs including the unforgettable Every Day Hurts and My Oh My, both from their top 10 album Facades.

Like this? Try this... Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs 21 Mar

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FEBRUARY

14+

Rob Newman Live On Stage Thursday 2 February, 8pm

£20

Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian is back with a new show – a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly? Rob tells a story of how dancing in step saved prehistoric humans and how new scientific discoveries may help us take the right steps to a life after oil.

Like this? Try this... Hal Cruttenden 8 Feb

Wilson & Wakeman Friday 3 February, 8pm

£20

Damian Wilson is considered one of rock’s most versatile songwriters and performers and is known for his exploration into different genres. Adam Wakeman is best known as the keyboard and guitar player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.

Tonight they take you on an intimate musical journey with stories and songs from their back catalogues and artists they have been associated with throughout their 30 years in the music industry.

Like this? Try this... Hayley Griffiths Band 16 Mar

The Freddie & Queen Experience Saturday 4 February, 8pm

£25.50

The Freddie & Queen Experience are the UK’s premier Queen and Freddie Mercury tribute. The five-piece band perform with replica outfits and instruments, and perform a full recreation of Queen’s live shows. It’s simply a great evening not to missed!

Like this? Try this... Ultimate Bowie 20 May

Chantel McGregor & Elles Bailey Sunday 5 February, 8pm

£20.50

Chantel McGregor’s stunning live performances demonstrate she has the ability to perform rock for the new age. She is currently writing for her next studio album and will be debuting some of the new tracks tonight. Elles Bailey, the Bristol-based singer and bandleader, has powered her way to the forefront of the British blues and roots scene. 2022 saw the release of her eagerly awaited third album Shining In The Half Light.

Like this? Try this... Aynsley Lister 10 Mar

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Fairport Convention

+ support from Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

Like this? Try this... Albion Band 22 Dec 2022

14+

Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me £21.50

Wednesday 8 February, 8pm

After 21 years and 224 days, Hal Cruttenden’s back being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it. While he may be flying solo, he’s far from alone; he’s got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal’s life upside down but he’s sticking a finger right back at it.

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Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for more than 50 years. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – Fairport’s passion for performance. This year’s Winter Tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.

FEBRUARY

£32.50

Tuesday 7 February, 8pm

Like this? Try this... Rob Newman 2 Feb

British Film Institute Study Days

Learning French using short film for KS3 Students

Venez étudier le français! KS3 French study day Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am-3pm

This event is intended for teachers and students only

Brought to you by the BFI Education team this study day aimed at KS3 students uses French short film, interactive activities and an afternoon screening of a feature film to inspire and motivate students into learning and speaking French.

A students and teacher resource pack will be provided – we advise students to bring a pen for the morning activities.

The study day will be hosted by an Education Consultant and MFL specialist. £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 some Buckinghamshire schools and Milton Keynes schools serving communities experiencing disadvantage. Email education@stables.org to find out more.

For full details please visit stables.org and search for BFI

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Madison Violet Thursday 9 February, 8pm

£16.50

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FEBRUARY

With the natural storytelling of folk, the rhythms of Americana and catchy pop hooks, Madison Violet have been captivating audiences and critics alike for two decades. Following the release of their most recent record, Eleven, Madison Violet received a hat-trick of nominations at the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards, adding to their already impressive list of accolades.

Like this? Try this... Jenny Colquitt 9 Mar

ELO Again Friday 10 February, 8pm

£26.50

ELO Again give you a taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in the band’s heyday. The whole experience is reenacted with great sound reproduction, a light show and fabulous visual effects and the band perform all the big hits – Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Last Train To London, Roll Over Beethoven plus many more.

Like this? Try this... G2 Genesis 3-5 June

Cregan & Co Saturday 11 February, 8pm

£26

Jim Cregan was one of the most influential guitarists in Rod Stewart’s original band The Faces. Jim co-wrote, co-produced and musically directed for Rod for almost two decades. More than 40 years on, he has formed his own band Cregan & Co to perform and celebrate that incredible musical heritage.

Like this? Try this... Francis Rossi: Tunes & Chat 7 Apr

16+

Babatunde Aléshé: Babahood Sunday 12 February, 8pm

£15

Join the multi-award-winning star of Celebrity Googlebox as Babatunde Aléshé talks family and fatherhood in his highly anticipated debut tour. As seen on Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV1), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central) and Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny (Channel 4).

Like this? Try this... Stephen K Amos 4 Nov

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The Railway Children Return (U)

Fisherman’s Friends: One and All (12A) Monday 13 February, 7.30pm

£8.50 & £6.50

Following the unexpected success of the band’s debut album No Hopers, Jokers and Rogues, we re-join them almost a year later, struggling with the pressures, pitfalls and temptations of their newfound fame, second album syndrome and performing on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury (112 minutes)

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Picking up nearly 40 years after the events of the original film, The Railway Children Return take audiences on an exciting and heart-warming journey, in which a new group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War 2.

(95 minutes)

FEBRUARY

£3.50 & £1.50

Monday 13 February, 2pm

Minions 2: The Rise of Gru (U) Tuesday 14 February, 2pm

£3.50 & £1.50

The million-year-old mischievous Minions are back in their mostawaited animated sequel. Minions: The Rise of Gru, aka Minions 2, is an exciting and funny adventure starring the cute little yellow creatures as they learn to work for their new master, a young Gru. (90 minutes)

Moulin Rouge (12A) Tuesday 14 February, 7.30pm

£8.50 & £6.50

When an idealistic poet (Ewan McGregor) is drawn into the dark, fantastical underworld of the Parisian nightclub, the Moulin Rouge, he finds a seedy, glamorous haven of sex, drugs and electricity. He also finds himself plunged into a passionate love affair with the club’s star, who is also the city’s most famous courtesan (Nicole Kidman) in this tragic love story from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. (122 minutes)

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Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 15 February, 8pm

£22

The all-star group, led by legendary trumpeter and vocalist Digby Fairweather, promise you an unforgettable evening of swinging sounds, favourite songs, Latin jazz and gorgeous selections from the Great American and British Songbooks. The line-up includes clarinetist Julian Marc Stringle, award-winning pianist Craig Milverton and guitarist Dominic Ashworth.

Like this? Try this... Alan Barnes Octet 8 Dec 2022

The History Of Rock Thursday 16 February, 8pm

£27.50

The History Of Rock is a celebration of rock music through the decades. An exceptional live band perform the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, AC/DC and Queen. The show also features original visual footage of the bands and artists, as well as incredible concert staging and lighting.

Like this? Try this... The Story of Guitar Heroes 2 Mar

The Jive Aces Friday 17 February, 8pm

£24

With their hallmark yellow suits and a repertoire that stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack with a dash of classic rock’n’roll thrown in, The Jive Aces perform songs by artists including Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as a selection of superb original tunes.

Like this? Try this... Showaddywaddy 18 Mar

The Amazing Bubble Man Saturday 18 February, 11.30am & 2pm £16, under-16s £14 Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for more than 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised.

Like this? Try this... Theatre of Widdershins 12 Mar

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16+

Lucy Porter: Wake-Up Call £20.50

Saturday 18 February, 8pm

Dire Streets £32

Sunday 19 February, 8pm

Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the UK’s stand out Dire Straits tribute.

The show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of Dire Straits’ legendary concerts.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... Bridget Christie 12 Mar

FEBRUARY

Wake-Up Call is Lucy Porter’s new show about revelations, realisations and epiphanies – both large and small. Subjects covered include bin collection schedules, the novels of Jean Rhys, cats, school fair booze tombolas, the Scottish Enlightenment, pressure washers and Huel. It’s an exuberant, silly show with some wisdom sprinkled on top.

Like this? Try this... The Cream of Clapton 19 Mar

MK Music Hub GCSE & Schools Concert featuring The Alina Orchestra

Tuesday 21 February, 1pm-2.30pm Milton Keynes Music Hub joins a new professional orchestra, Alina, to present a special event for GCSE and A-Level music students. The orchestra will perform some of the courses’ set works and analyse the key moments, instruments and history of the music to support your studies. The event is offered free to school groups in Milton Keynes schools in years 9,10,11,12 and 13. All enquiries to sue.wakley@milton-keynes.gov.uk

15+

Maisie Adam: Buzzed £17.50

Wednesday 22 February, 8pm

Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own, Mock The Week and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back with her new show Buzzed. Rammed with witty observations and some right good jokes, this high-energy show promises to be better than whatever else you had planned (unless you had plans to go dancing with Cher).

Like this? Try this... Simon Brodkin 13 Apr

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Juan Martin

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FEBRUARY

Thursday 23 February, 8pm

£21

The internationally renowned guitarist and composer Juan Martin performs his own compositions within the forms of the great tradition of flamenco. Voted into the top three flamenco guitarists in the world by Guitar Player USA, Juan has toured the world playing concerts from Shanghai and Melbourne to New York as well as at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Like this? Try this... Martin Simpson 29 Mar

Swinging at The Cotton Club Friday 24 February, 8pm

£25

Swinging at The Cotton Club is the action-packed show celebrating the music and dance of The Cotton Club – New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and 30s. Its exhilarating dance and music are recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company, alongside The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, featuring American vocalist Megs Etherington.

Like this? Try this... Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen 15 Feb

Kast Off Kinks Saturday 25 February, 8pm

£22.50

The Kast Off Kinks feature former Kinks members Mick Avory (founding member and the original drummer on all the band’s classic hits from 1964-84) and Mark Haley (keyboards and vocals from 1989-93). Expect all the hits including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing and many more.

Promoted by Mark Southgate

Coldplace Sunday 26 February, 8pm

£26

Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience are second to none. In just 12 years the band have more than 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK. Their aim is to capture the unique feeling of a live Coldplay performance – the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere.

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Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy £20

Tuesday 28 February, 8pm

The Story of Guitar Heroes £26

Thursday 2 March, 8pm

The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May and many more.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... TRADarrr, Palmerston & Smith & Brewer 4 Mar

FEB / MAR

Folk legend Martin Carthy and his daughter Eliza join forces to perform an eclectic range of songs and tunes from their vast family repertoire. This duo format has gone from strength to strength, allowing each artist to showcase their unique individual musical talents, as well as highlighting their symbiotic bond, with instinctive and sensitive arrangements and accompaniment for each other.

Like this? Try this... The History of Rock 16 Feb

TRADarrr, Palmerston & Smith & Brewer £23.50

Saturday 4 March, 7.30pm

Don’t miss this amazing triple-bill of folk! Headliners TRADarr are a five-piece original acoustic band who weave their magic around folk, country and Americana styles. Palmerston are five guys, five voices, loads of fun and umpteen instruments! Shades of Americana, a rumour of folk, a whisper of country. Ben Smith and Jimmy Brewer have played together all over the UK, notably as support to 10cc and Ralph McTell.

Promoted by Alan Rondeau

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance £7

Sunday 5 March, 1.30pm - 4pm

Come along and join in the dancing as participants from the Ceilidh Experience course present their new bands, performing a feast of traditional tunes for dancers and folk fans of all ages.

Our guest caller will guide you through the steps in what promises to be a fun afternoon of dance and music.

No previous Ceilidh dance experience needed! Suitable for adults and older children (10+).

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Ensemble 360 & Polly Ives presents

Sir Scallywag & The Golden Underpants

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MARCH

Wednesday 8 March, performances at 11am & 1pm For ages 3-7 / Foundation/ Key Stage 1 - Schools’ / Family Concert Tickets: £7.50 (free teachers ticket with every 10 seats booked) When King Colin’s golden underpants go missing, it’s Sir Scallywag to the rescue!

Brave and bold, courageous and true, he’s the perfect knight for the job… even if he is only six years old!

Original music by Music in the Round’s children’s Composer-in-Residence, Paul Rissmann, features instruments including strings, woodwind, and horn, presented together with story-telling and projected illustrations from the best-selling children’s book by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul.

Performed by the wonderfully dynamic and hugely engaging Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives, this concert is a great introduction Free twilight teachers/educators INSET session for to live music for children. It’s full of wit, participating groups on Tuesday 31 January, 4.30-6pm. invention, songs and actions, and plenty of Contact education@stables.org for more information opportunities to join in.

Ensemble 360: The Lark Ascending Wednesday 8 March, 8pm £24 & £22 Vaughan Williams Vaughan Williams Ravel Vaughan Williams

The Lark Ascending Concerto for Oboe and Strings Sonatine for piano Piano Quintet in C minor

Celebrating the recent 150th birthday of the celebrated composer who embodies the sound of English music.

The evening opens with Vaughan Williams’ most famous work, The Lark Ascending, recently voted No.1 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame for a record 12th time, in its original version for piano and violin.

Like this? Try this...

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason 18 Jan

This is followed by his Concerto for Oboe and Strings and the compact Sonatine by the composer’s friend and mentor Maurice Ravel. The evening concludes with Vaughan Williams’ expansive Piano Quintet.

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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The Billy Joel Albums Show starring Elio Pace & his Band £33.50

Thursday 9 March, 8pm

Aynsley Lister £20.50

Friday 10 March, 8pm

Aynsley Lister is one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists – many consider him to be among the best in the world. His unique brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary songwriting fuelled with the kind of heart and soul that’s missing from so much modern music.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... ELO Again 10 Feb

MARCH

Following the incredible success of their previous four Albums tours, the award-winning Elio Pace and his amazing band return to The Stables, this time performing two more Billy Joel classic albums in their entirety, The Nylon Curtain and Piano Man.

Like this? Try this... Joanne Shaw Taylor 5 Dec 2022

Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band Saturday 11 March, 8pm

£26

The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band are regarded by many as the best and most consistent ‘public subscription band’ in the world. The band haves attracted a formidable reputation for their highly entertaining concerts and many notable triumphs in the highly competitive contesting field – they recently won the British Open Brass Band Championship.

Like this? Try this... George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 26 Mar

4+

Theatre of Widdershins: Rapunzel & the Tower of Doom Sunday 12 March, 2pm

£11

Tangles? Split ends? It’s bad enough having a bad hair day but pity poor Rapunzel spending her life in a tower with some strange woman using her captive’s locks as a stepladder!

What sort of damage is that going to do to your hair? Theatre of Widdershins have taken this traditional tale right back to its roots, teased out the tangles and styled it into a beautifully coiffured hairpiece!

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box office 01908 280800

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MARCH

16+

Bridget Christie: Who Am I? £21

Sunday 12 March, 8pm

Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian cannot ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips and RSI in her wrist, and wonders why there are so many films, made by men, about young women discovering their sexuality, but none about middle-aged women forgetting theirs.

Like this? Try this... Lucy Porter 18 Feb

Van Morrison: Moving On Skiffle

Monday 13, Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 March, 8pm

£103.50

Join Van Morrison for three special launch shows for his forthcoming new album Moving On Skiffle.

Moving On Skiffle finds Van Morrison taking a homemade style that exploded across Britain in the mid-1950s and infusing it with a level of sophistication and soulfulness that it didn’t always possess the first time around. The 23-track album goes to the heart of the music Van Morrison has inhabited ever since he was six years old, hanging out in the smoky confines of Belfast’s Atlantic Records. It also contains songs that underline, in their messages on the importance of freedom and living on your own terms, his lifetime philosophy.

Presented by SD Event Management

Hayley Griffiths Band Thursday 16 March, 8pm

£16.50

The Hayley Griffiths Band are thrilled to be returning to The Stables (previously as members of prog band Karnataka) to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with an eclectic evening of stunning classic Celtic songs and uplifting foot-tapping progressive rock. As former lead singer of the international phenomenon Riverdance and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, Hayley has enchanted audiences across the globe.

Like this? Try this... Mostly Autumn 3 Dec 2022

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Showaddywaddy £29.50

Saturday 18 March, 8pm

The Cream of Clapton Band £24

Sunday 19 March, 8pm

Musicians with indelible family and musical ties to the Clapton legacy join forces in this inspirational new concert. Lead guitarist and vocalist Will Johns is Eric’s nephew while on keyboards, Noah East is son to Clapton’s long-time bassist Nathan East.

The set includes not only Clapton classics but also rekindles hits from albums such as Behind The Sun, August and Journeyman.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... The Jive Aces 17 February

MARCH

Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful exponents of retro-inspired rock’n’roll. The record speaks for itself: 23 top 40 hit singles, including Under The Moon Of Love, When, You Got What It Takes and Three Steps To Heaven. After almost 50 years in the business, the band continue to prove that rock’n’roll is alive and kicking.

Like this? Try this... The Counterfeit Stones 25 Mar

acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support:

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A rts Council England Cavatina Trust Dame Cleo Laine Dentons FCC Communities Foundation

Stay connected!

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G arfield Weston MK Community Foundation PMC The Wavendon Foundation

Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs Tuesday 21 March, 8pm

£31

Graham Gouldman’s semi-acoustic, four-piece band returns to The Stables. They’ll be performing a broad spread of Graham’s song-writing catalogue, including his chart hits for 10cc, the Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck and his time in Wax with Andrew Gold. The line-up comprises Graham, 10cc live band members Iain Hornal and Keith Hayman, and Dave Cobby..

Like this? Try this... Sad Café 1 Feb

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box office 01908 280800

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16+

Gary Meikle 2.5 £25

Thursday 23 March, 8pm

“Most blurbs are written in the third person so they’ll be like ‘Gary is this, Gary is that’, – well I’m writing this myself so, this will be MY third show, or 2.5 as I’m calling it. I’m going to remain relatable, honest and give you an insight into what it’s like to be me, a young single grandad who’s passionate about making his audience laugh.”

Like this? Try this... Chris McCausland 1 Dec 2022

Feast of Fiddles Friday 24 March, 8pm

£24.50

Feast of Fiddles are a band of friends who perform with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun. Marion Fleetwood joins fiddlers Peter Knight, Brian McNeill, Ian Cutler, Tom Leary and Garry Blakeley who all add a wide range of fiddle-playing styles to the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by drummer Dave Mattacks.

Like this? Try this... Fairport Convention 7 Feb

The Counterfeit Stones: Not Fake Away £31

Saturday 25 March, 8pm

Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when, for a fraction of the price, you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of The Counterfeit Stones? Their latest fast shuffle, Not Fake Away, promises yet another night of pure, unadulterated CopyRock. Packed with big hits, retro fashion and vintage guitars, it’s Satis-fiction guaranteed.

Like this? Try this... Kast Off Kinks 25 Feb

Joanna Eden Band Sunday 26 March, 11.30am

£16.50

The Joanna Eden Band combine the energy and rhythmic virtuosity of South American music with the intimacy and honesty of Joanna’s acclaimed originals. The band have supported numerous legendary artists including The Buena Vista Social Club, Van Morrison, Omara Portuondo and Jamie Cullum.

Like this? Try this... Sarah Dowling 21 May

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George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain £41 & £38.50

Sunday 26 March, 8pm

feeling peckish?

Our snack bar is open from 7pm serving a variety of snacks, soft drinks, teas and coffees. Or why not enjoy a luxury Marshfield Farm ice-cream during the interval?

Save time at the bar! Place your interval drinks order at the bar before the show starts.

For more information on eatingand drinking at The Stables visit stables.org

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Like this? Try this... Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band 11 Mar

MARCH

Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the ‘bonsai guitar’, who have plucked, sung, joked and whistled with the likes of Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens and Blue Peter. The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.

The Fureys £26

Tuesday 28 March, 8pm

The Fureys are one of Ireland’s most influential folk and traditional bands. Fureys classics such as I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, The Old Man, From Clare to Here and The Green Fields of France have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world.

Like this? Try this... Michael English 24 Sep

Martin Simpson £19

Wednesday 29 March, 8pm

Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues or his own compositions, Martin Simpson is consistently named as one of the world’s finest fingerstyle guitar players. Martin is a virtuoso player who conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty.

Like this? Try this... Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy 28 Feb

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box office 01908 280800

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Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands

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MARCH

Thursday 30 March, 7.30pm

£10 (concessions £6)

Come and see Bedfordshire’s epic musical talent of the future!

The Battle of the Bedfordshire Schools’ Bands is back – live – at The Stables. Each Bedfordshire school sends their best bands to perform in an on-stage event, in hope of becoming champions. The event is organised by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub, and sponsored by local companies including the awesome TT Rockstars.

Promoted by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub

Police Dog Hogan Friday 31 March, 8pm

£19.50

Police Dog Hogan are led by singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist James Studholme. Featuring fiddle, banjo, accordion, trumpet, bass and drums, the band create a mosaic of sounds and songs including husky ballads mourning lost loves, footstompers about the West Country and full-throated, multi-harmony anthems. Their song Devon Brigade was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music awards.

Like this? Try this... TRADarrr, Palmerston & Smith & Brewer 4 Mar

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DEC - MAR

stage 2

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

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.

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

The Beggs Sisters

Native Harrow

Jenny Colquitt

Sat 28 Jan

Wed 22 Feb

Thu 9 Mar

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box office 01908 280800

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Ebony Buckle Friday 2 December, 8.45pm

£13.50

STAGE 2

DECEMBER

Ebony Buckle is an Australian singer-songwriter based in London. She writes and performs with her husband and producer Nick Burns. In 2021 Ebony released her debut album Disco Lasers, a collection of audiovisual stories celebrating the wonders of our universe and how we as human beings make sense of our existence through folklore legends, science and our imagination.

Like this? Try this... Hayley Griffiths Band 16 Mar 2023

A Winter Union Saturday 3 December, 8.45pm

£21

Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the five-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and littleknown, as well as seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic.

Like this? Try this... Albion Band 22 Dec

Paul Lamb & Chad Strentz Thursday 8 December, 8.45pm

£16.50

Despite a long-running list of tour dates for Paul Lamb and The King Snakes which continues throughout 2022, Paul is still finding time to take his duo show with Chad Strentz on the road, delivering outstanding Chicago blues with a bit of Delta spice thrown in for good measure.

Like this? Try this... Chris Smither 26 Apr 2023

16+

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Wednesday 14 December, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Compere Andrew Bird introduces Naomi Cooper and Alistair Barrie (line-up is subject to change).

Like this? Try this... Marcel Lucont 26 Nov

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forest of fools

Standing gig

STAGE 2

forest of fools fuse traditional instruments with funked-up, hightempo beats, charting a course into the depths of the musical unknown. Where no single tune is exactly as it seems, this is acoustic dance music, but not as we know it! In the blink of an eye, you’ll be whisked from the courtyards of medieval England to an underground warehouse party.

DEC / JAN / FEB

Friday 16 December, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Lauren Housley & Nigel Wearne £13.50

Friday 27 January, 8.45pm

Fresh from being awarded the prestigious 2022 Bob Harris Emerging Artist accolade, Lauren Housley is on the rise. 2023 is looking to be hugely important for Lauren and her band with a bold new line-up and new album on the horizon. Blending blues, folk and Americana-noir, Nigel Wearne is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influences from Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Gillian Welch.

Like this? Try this... Jenny Colquitt 9 Mar

The Beggs Sisters £13.50

Saturday 28 January, 8.45pm

Willow and Lula Beggs were encouraged from an early age to follow their own musical paths by their musician father Nick Beggs, who initially found fame in the1980s with the band Kajagoogoo. Although Willow and Lula are both studying for their degrees they are eager to play live and perform the myriad songs they have written over the years.

Like this? Try this... Ebony Buckle 2 Dec

Flo Perlin, Daisy Chute and Fern Maddie Triple Bill Saturday 4 February, 8.30pm

£13.50

Flo Perlin is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter from London with Iraqi and Belarusian heritage. She released her new album Characters last year. Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer and songwriter. A banjo-wielding multi-instrumentalist, her musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage.

Fern Maddie is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and experimental folk artist based in Central Vermont.

Like this? Try this... Lauren Housley & Nigel Wearne 27 Jan

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box office 01908 280800

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FEBRUARY

16+

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Wednesday 15 February, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Compere Andrew Bird introduces Dan Antopolski and Otiz Cannelloni (line-up is subject to change).

STAGE 2

Like this? Try this... Paul Foot 25 Feb

Native Harrow Wednesday 22 February, 8.45pm

£13.50

Native Harrow are Devin Tuel and Stephen Hams and the sound they make is tremendous, thoughtful, exquisite, timeless and utterly unclassifiable. Their music takes many forms, standing comparison with the best of The Band, Laurel Canyon folk, the 60s Folk Revival sound, psychedelia, lounge jazz, electronic rock and more. Old Kind of Magic, the band’s most recent album, was released in October.

Like this? Try this... Jenny Colquitt 9 Mar

Eleanor McEvoy Friday 24 February, 8.45pm

£18.50

Having released her 16th album Gimme Some Wine to rave reviews at the end of 2021, Eleanor McEvoy, one of Ireland’s foremost songwriters, is back on the road following the release of her latest single South Anne Street.

Like this? Try this... Cara Dillon 7 Dec 2022

16+

Paul Foot: Swan Power Saturday 25 February, 8.45pm

£16.50

The multi-award-winning comedian Paul Foot presents his new show. Tired of the goose, Swan Power is here. Paul opens his beak and explores topics including a potential solution to the problem of online trolling, the massively underwhelming sex drive of pandas, and Eamonn Holmes. Plus an unwarranted attack on the RNLI and a full re-enaction of the 1992 film Titanic (severely abridged).

Like this? Try this... Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club 15 Mar

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Malone Sibun £14.50

Thursday 2 March, 8.45pm

MARCH STAGE 2

Following their debut album Come Together, Malone Sibun, featuring Detroit-born and Motown-schooled Marcus Malone on vocals and guitar and former Robert Plant guitarist and vocalist Innes Sibun, found themselves with a stack of great reviews and a full gig sheet – and then lockdown happened.

Their latest album Ashes & Dust suggests they found the perfect way to channel their pent-up frustration into a snapshot of a band that covid couldn’t keep down.

Like this? Try this... Paul Lamb & Chad Strentz 8 Dec 2022

John Coghlan’s Quo Reimagined £20

Saturday 4 March, 8.45pm

John Coghlan, Status Quo’s drummer for over 20 years, is taking a fresh look at some of the Quo compositions. His quartet reimagines the musical feel of classics such as Pictures Of Matchstick Men, Caroline and In The Army Now, and the result maintains the essence of the originals while imbuing them with a lighter, more lyrical touch with hints of jazz and even classical genres.

Like this? Try this... Wishbone Ash 25 Sep

Jenny Colquitt £13.50

Thursday 9 March, 8.45pm

Emerging artist Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, indie and folk rock and pop. Winner of the 2021/2022 FATEA Female artist of the Year award, Jenny’s voice uniquely combines the melodic undertones of artists such as Eva Cassidy and Alanis Morissette. Her debut album Something Beautiful was released in 2021.

Like this? Try this... Lauren Housley & Nigel Wearne 27 Jan

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 FCC Communities Foundation

Stay connected!

• • • •

Garfield Weston MK Community Foundation PMC The Wavendon Foundation

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box office 01908 280800

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Keith James: The Great Canadian Songbook £20

Friday 10 March, 8.45pm

STAGE 2

MARCH

Featuring the music of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, The Wainwrights, Leonard Cohen, KD Lang and many more. Keith says: “I have been listening to and influenced by all of these singer-songwriters throughout my career and have always been amazed by the unique sense of honesty and deep collective integrity that music from Canada possesses.”

Like this? Try this... Madison Violet 9 Feb

16+

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Wednesday 15 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Compere Andrew Bird introduces Dan Antopolski and Otiz Cannelloni (line-up is subject to change).

Like this? Try this... Rob Newman 2 Feb

Trichotomy £13.50

Wednesday 22 March, 8.45pm

Acclaimed Australian trio Trichotomy return to The Stables as part of their UK tour, supporting their new album To Vanish. The new release blends catchy melodies with intricate rhythms and embeds electronic sounds alongside the acoustic instruments, creating a captivating sound world.

Like this? Try this... Under the Surface 9 May

keep up to date All details are correct at time of going to print.

For latest programme and other updates from The Stables, please visit www.stables.org and keep an eye on our social media channels.

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LEARN & TAKE PART

learn and take part

Learning and participation are central to The Stables’ activities, bringing music to the widest possible audience. Our learning and participation programme works with people of all ages and levels of ability and across many musical styles.

With lifelong learning at its heart, the programme includes workshops, courses, talks, concerts and training. The Stables aims to encourage people to become involved in music, whether by developing existing skills or offering a musical experience for the first time. The programme offers events for children and young people, through to opportunities for more experienced audiences and music makers. Our outreach work and partnerships aim to support people across the region who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in musicmaking activities.

Over the following pages you’ll find details of our workshops and course over the next few months.

Please call The Satbles box office on 01908 280800 or visit stables.org to book a place.

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learn and take part Workshops & Courses

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DECEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 2

Sat 3

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Cajon Beginners

Sun 4

1.30-4.30pm

Adult/15+

£25

JANUARY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 14

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£36

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 1

Sat 14

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Saxophone from Scratch

Sat 28

9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm

Adult/15+

£26

Harmonica Beginners Part 1

Sat 28

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£34

FEBRUARY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 2

Sat 11

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Sat 11

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£36

Intro to Live Sound Engineering

Sat 18

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 25

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£36

Singing Lead Vocals & Microphone Technique

Sun 26

1.30-5pm

Adult/15+

£27

MARCH

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 4

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£34

Blues Guitar Part 2

Sat 11

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£36

Refresher Sax from Scratch

Sat 18

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£26

COURSES

Dates

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone Beginners

Sats 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Mar

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£53

Saxophone Improving Beginners

Sats 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Mar

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£69

Latin Percussion for Beginners

Suns 15 Jan, 19 Feb & 12 Mar

1.30-4.30pm

Adult/15+

£53

Saxophone Study Group

Sats 21 Jan, 25 Feb & 25 Mar

9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm

Adult/15+

£53

Ceilidh Experience

9.30am-12.30pm; 5 Mar 10am Suns 29 Jan; 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb; 5 Mar 12.30pm & 1.30-4pm

Adult/15+

£92 (students £72)

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15+ Workshop £48

Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording & 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 applies 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.

Cajon Beginners Workshop

LEARN & TAKE PART

Introduction to Music Recording & Production Part 2 Saturday 3 December, 10am-4pm

Adult/15+ Workshop £25

Sunday 4 December, 1.30-4.30pm

The Cajon (wooden box), the smallest drum kit in the world, is the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, be it blues, hip hop, boogie, rock, pop, folk or latin – providing a full snare and rich bass sound. Cajones come in various shapes, sizes and styles and during this one-day workshop you’ll get hands-on experience to fully discover a 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 wires inside) if you have one or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

Saxophone Beginners Course

Adult/15+ Course

Saturdays 7 January, 4 February & 11 March, 9.30am-12.30pm (three-session course)

£53

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.

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LEARN & TAKE PART

Saxophone Improving Beginners Course Saturdays 7 January, 4 February & 11 March, 1-4pm (three-session course)

Adult/15+ Course £69

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

Ukulele Beginners Part 1 Saturday 14 January, 10am-3pm

Adult/15+ Workshop £36

The ukulele is a fun and accessible instrument making a big comeback in popular music and in education. This workshop is ideal for beginners to learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. Come and take part in the ukulele revival! No prior experience necessary! Participants will need to bring a soprano-, concert- or tenor-sized ukulele.

Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1 Saturday 14 January, 10am-4pm

Adult/15+ Workshop £48

Our popular course for anyone who would like a basic introduction to recording and production using music technology, looking at microphone techniques, recording different instruments, and production techniques. The workshop uses MAC computer and Logic Software, but uses them to look at the principles that apply generally across Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and 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. (The Part 2 follow-on workshop on Saturday 11 February looks in more detail into studio-based recording and production.)

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15+ Course

Sunday 15 January, 19 February & 12 March, 1.30-4.30pm (three-session course)

£53

This introductory course is a chance to enjoy the experience of playing percussion in an ensemble, to develop your playing skills and an understanding of latin rhythms, instruments and styles. You’ll look at how the percussion is built up for a salsa band and how that can develop to play in other latin and popular music styles.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Latin Percussion for Beginners

You’ll use instruments including congas, bongos, timbales, maracas, guiro, claves and cowbells, and learn how different percussion patterns interlock and work together to create energetic and infectious rhythms. Instruments are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have them and would like to try playing them in a group.

The course is suitable for anyone who has a basic technique in hand drumming from playing conga or other hand drums (able to play basic patterns with bass, slap and open tone) and has some basic rhythm skills gained from playing drumkit or other percussion. (Contact education@stables.org if you need further advice.)

Saxophone Study Group

Adult/15+ Course

Saturdays 21 January, 25 February & 25 March (three-session course) Group 1, 9.30am-12.30pm OR Group 2, 1-4pm

£53

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 so that we can advise you if your recent sax playing experience is suitable for the course.

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LEARN & TAKE PART

Saxophone from Scratch

Adult/15+ Workshop £26

Saturday 28 January, 9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm

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.

Harmonica Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 28 January, 10am-3pm

£34

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.

Ceilidh Experience

Adult/15+ Course

Sundays 29 January, 5, 12, 19, 26 February, 9.30am-12pm; 5 March, 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4pm (afternoon performance/ceilidh dance) £92 (£72 students) for 6 sessions sessions Playing for dancing can stretch you as a musician, but can also be one of the most rewarding musical experiences you can have.

The Ceilidh Experience is a chance for anyone interested in traditional and folk music to play in a band and play at a ceilidh. During the sessions you’ll learn tunes and come together as small ceilidh bands, getting ready to perform at a final event for dancers and folk fans of all ages.

You’ll be supported in the sessions by experienced professional tutors and ceilidh band performers, have the opportunity to practice with a ‘caller’ and perform on a professional stage and learn how to perform acoustically and with amplification. The course is suitable for any instrument, but acoustic instruments especially welcome. Participants should already be able to play tunes from memory, ideally at ’dance speed’ and be prepared to do some tune practice between sessions.

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15+ Workshop £36

Saturday 11 February, 10am-3pm

This practical workshop introduces the blues, looking at playing techniques such as turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines, demystifying ‘V-IV-I’ blues chord sequences. We’ll also explore fundamental blues 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 have some knowledge of the E minor pentatonic scale. (The follow-on workshop Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2 takes place on Saturday 11 March.)

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2

LEARN & TAKE PART

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop £48

Saturday 11 February, 10am-4pm

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 applies 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 course follows on from Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1 on Saturday 14 January.

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop

£40

Saturday 18 February, 10am-4pm

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 microphones 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.

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

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

B ecome 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.

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LEARN & TAKE PART

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop £36

Saturday 25 February, 10am-3pm

This workshop is ideal for beginner ukulele players to develop their playing further. 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-, tenor- or concert-sized ukulele.

Singing Lead Vocals & Microphone Technique

Adult/15+ Workshop £27

Sunday 26 February, 1.30-5pm

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.

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 4 March, 10am-3pm

£34

Learn more of the basics of harmonica playing in this Beginners Part 2 workshop. This session will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at Part 1 and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

become a friend

Join online at stables.org/support_us/friends or call 01908 280800 Enjoy some great benefits including priority booking, discounted for further information

tickets and the What’s On Brochure four times a year!

Becoming a Friend also plays a vital role in the funding of The Stables’ live music, entertainment and education activities.

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Saturday 11 March, 10am-3pm

Adult/15+ Workshop £36

Improve your blues playing with this workshop designed to help you move on with your technique. By looking at tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and John Lee Hooker, you’ll learn about 12-bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth. Please bring a six-string acoustic guitar with you; prior attendance on the Beginners Part 1 workshop is recommended.

Refresher Sax from Scratch Saturday 18 March, 9.30am-12.30pm

LEARN & TAKE PART

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop £26

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing on one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques.

Ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for early beginners who would like to develop their playing.

The Stables… available for hire!

The Stables is a world class music and entertainment venue offering accessible and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of events – from conferences, meetings, away-days, car and product launches to wedding receptions, charity galas, graduation ceremonies, private dining and much more besides.

Located close to the M1 and Milton Keynes station, The Stables offers free car parking, a range of flexible spaces, good accessibility, catering and free Wi-Fi – all supported by our experienced event and technical teams.

For further details please contact the Development Office on 01908 280816 or development@stables.org

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INFORMATION

4 February – 7 May 2023

Book at mkgallery.org

Trickster Figures: Sculpture and the Body Alice Channer, Planetary System (Kozer DGK63»), 2019.

Photo: Achim Kukieles

Curated by Jes Fernie

MK Residents £1 entry every Tuesday

MK Gallery 900 Midsummer Blvd Milton Keynes MK9 3QA

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INFORMATION

SHARE OUR PASSION...

become a Friend of The Stables Membership starts at just £30 per year THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

By becoming a Friend of The Stables you’ll be helping to support one of the UK’s favourite concert venues. You’ll also be entitled to a range of benefits designed to make your visits to us even more enjoyable.

Your support will enable us to plan for the future with greater confidence and ensure we can continue to develop our world-class music and education programmes.

To become a Friend please call The Stables box office on 01908 280800.

Alternatively, pick up a membership form from the box office or join online at stables.org Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Registered charity number 261645)

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

Beers & Lagers Our well stocked bar has a selection of quality draught and bottled beers, lagers and cider. Our Guest beers are back by popular demand so look out for the latest cask offering.

Drivers Drinks Several low alcohol drinks are available – try an Adnams Ghost Ship or Heineken Zero. Prefer something soft? We have a wide range of still and sparkling drinks to satisfy you.

Interval Orders Beat the queue in the interval by pre-ordering your drinks. Collect and enjoy at your leisure, either in our foyer or back in your seat.

Snack Bar Hot and cold drinks are available – treat yourself to a hot chocolate or latte accompanied by a sweet treat from our tempting selection.

Winter Warmers Try a warming spiced rum from our local Wharf distillery, or glass of mulled wine during the cold winter evenings. Savour a cheeky gin from our small specially selected range, complemented by a choice of mixers including rhubarb or elderflower tonic and dry ginger ale.

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And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in NOVEMBER:

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NOVEMBER

Date

NOVEMBER

Date

Ben Waters & The Eskimo Band

Tue 1

Dr Feelgood

Thu 17

David O’Doherty

Wed 2

Jon Gomm

Thu 17

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Thu 3

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Fri 18

Jenny Sturgeon

Thu 3

Alun Cochrane

Fri 18

Hugh Cornwell

Fri 4

The Barron Knights

Sat 19

Nock Cope Family Concert

Sat 5

The Mix MK

Sat 19

Legend: Tribute to Bob Marley

Sat 5

Paul Higgs Quartet

Sun 20

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Mon 7

Simply reRed

Sun 20

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Tue 8

Elvis (12A)

Mon 21

Nicolas Meier World Group

Tue 8

Mary Gauthier

Tue 22

The Sound of Springsteen

Wed 9

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Wed 23

Jason Byrne

Thu 10

Jazz Sabbath

Thu 24

Lady Maisery

Thu 10

Rosie Sings

Thu 24

Del Bromham & Stray

Fri 11

The Real Thing

Fri 25

Thea Gilmore

Sat 12

Suthering

Fri 25

I’ve Been Clare Summerskill

Sat 12

Marcel Lucont

Sat 26

Turin Brakes

Sun 13

Habib Koite & Bamada

Sun 27

Blazin’ Fiddles

Tue 15

Len Phillips Swing Orchestra

Mon 28

The Puppini Sisters

Wed 16

Talon

Tue 29

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Wed 16

Talon

Wed 30

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

INFORMATION

Also on sale Royal South

Simon Brodkin

Peter Cox

Sat 8 Apr

Thu 13 Apr

Fri 12 May

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM APRIL Sun 2

Wed 5

Fri 7

Axel Blake £22.50 Simon & Garfunkel Story £26 Francis Rossi: Tunes & Chat from £33.50

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Thu 20 Scummy & Fri 21 Mummies: Greatest Hits Tour £23.50 Sat 22

Nights on Broadway: Tribute to the Bee Gees £26

Wed 26 Chris Smither £19

Sat 6

The Zombies £31 & £27.50

Sun 7

Hothouse Flowers £38.50

Fri 12

Peter Cox £29.50

Sat 13

Johnny Cash Roadshow £29.50 Gretchen Peters £38.50

Sat 8

Royal South £18.50

Thu 27

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic £22.50

Tue 16

Thu 13

Pop Princesses £22

Fri 28

Pasadena Roof Orchestra £25

Wed 17 Tim Kliphuis Trio: In Memory of Django £20

Thu 13

Simon Brodkin £22.50

Sun 16 Jon Allen £20 Tue 18

Focus £26

MAY Thu 4

Fisherman’s Friends £37 & £27.50

Fri 5

The Tiger Lilies £25.50

Fri 19

All or Nothing Experience Concert Show £25.50

Sat 20

Ultimate Bowie £25

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INFORMATION

Also on sale Gretchen Peters

Bassekou Kouate & Ngoni Ba

Emma Johnson

Tue 16 May

Sat 27 May

Sun 11 Jun

Fri 26

Sat 27

Quo Connection £21

Thu 15

An Evening with Bernie Marsden £31 & £27.50

JULY

Wed 31 Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba £25

Thu 6

Bootleg Blondie £22

The Very Best of Tommy Cooper £22.50

Fri 7

LiveWire: The ACDC Show £27

Sat 8

Nell Bryden £25.50

Thu 13

New Amen Corner: Bringing On Back the 60s £21

Sat 15

Northern Soul Live with The Signatures & Lorraine Silver £27.50

SEPTEMBER Fri 1

Hello Again: Tribute to Neil Diamond £32

Fri 15

Shakatak £23.50

Sat 16

Fleetwood Bac £26

Thu 21

The Stars From the Commitments £33.50

Fri 22

Abba Forever £30

Sat 23

Daphne’s Flight £21

Sun 24

Michael English £37.50

JUNE Fri 2, Sat 3 Sun 4

G2 Genesis from £26.50

Tue 6

Kris Drever Band £20

Fri 9

Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys Experience £25

Sun 11

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Emma Johnson Trio: Clarinet Goes to Town £22.50

AUGUST Sat 26

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Hats Off to Led Zeppelin £22.50

Mon 25 Wishbone Ash £33.50

INFORMATION

Nell Bryden

Shakatak

Stephen K Amos

Sat 8 Jul

Fri 15 Sep

Sat 4 Nov

STAGE 2 NOVEMBER Sat 4

Fri 24

APRIL

Fri 19

Stephen K Amos: Oxymoron £20.50

Sun 2

Bye Bye Baby: Tribute to Frankie Valli £31.50

Wed 19 Screaming Blue Murder £11 adv / £13.50 otd

DECEMBER Sat 2

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , EXCEPT WHERE STATED

No Jacket Required £22

Hannah James and Toby Kuhn £15.50

Thu 20 Ray Cooper £13.50 Fri 21

Edgar Broughton £13.50

Sat 20 John Etheridge & Kit Holmes £20.50

SUNDAY SESSIONS IN THE MANCINI FORUM

11.30AM

APRIL Sun 16 Thane & the Villeins £16.50 MAY

MAY Thu 9

Our Man in the Field £15.50

Under The Surface £13.50

Sat 13 Chris While & Johnny Heyes £15.50

Sun 7

Tipitina £15.50

Sun 21 Sara Dowling £16.50

Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder £11 adv/ £13.50 otd

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booking information How to book

Booking Fees

Core box office opening hours:

Prices published in this brochure include all booking commission fees.

Please visit www.stables.org for details of current opening hours

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

IN PERSON: please refer to our website for current arrangements regarding in-person booking

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; 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

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.

These fees apply to all booking channels - in person, by phone and online.

Concessions/discounts

Ticket collection: from The Stables box office during opening hours.

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

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

Gift Vouchers

Payment options

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

Reservations

Gift vouchers for The Stables are available to purchase online and from the box office.

Data protection 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

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.

Terms & Conditions

For full terms and conditions, please visit www.stables.org

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visitor information

BLETCHLEY WAVENDON

WOBURN

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.

Facilities for Hearing Impaired Customers

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.

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.

Access information

Assistance Dogs

The Stables welcomes people with disabilities. For full access information, please refer to the Your Visit 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.

Please ask a member of our box office team at the time of booking if you have any questions or concerns about your access around the building

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 Our in-house restaurant Café in2 remains closed for the foreseeable future.

The Stables bar will be available for pre-show and interval drinks on performance nights.

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diary at a glance DECEMBER

Thu 26

T.Rextasy

Thu 1

Chris McCausland

Fri 27

Nine Below Zero

Fri 2

The Manfreds

Fri 27

Lauren Housley & Nigel Wearne

Fri 2

Ebony Buckle

Sat 28

Martyn Joseph

Sat 3

Mostly Autumn

Sat 28

The Beggs Sisters

Sat 3

A Winter Union

FEBRUARY

Sun 4

Woburn Sands Band

Wed 1

Sad Café

Mon 5

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Thu 2

Rob Newman

Tue 6

Mediaeval Baebes

Fri 3

Wilson & Wakeman

Wed 7

Cara Dillon

Sat 4

The Freddie & Queen Experience

Thu 8

The Supersonic 70s Show

Sat 4

Flo Perlin, Daisy Chute & Fern Maddie

Thu 8

Paul Lamb & Chad Strentz

Sun 5

Chantel McGregor & Elles Bailey

Fri 9

The Dankworth Family Christmas Show

Tue 7

Fairport Convention

Sat 10

The Dankworth Family Christmas Show

Wed 8

BFI Schools Day

Sun 11

Garth Marenghi

Wed 8

Hal Cruttenden

Tue 13

Alan Barnes Octet

Thu 9

Madison Violet

Wed 14 Forever Amy

Fri 10

ELO Again

Wed 14 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sat 11

Cregan & Co

Thu 15

Two Turtle Doves

Sun 12

Babatunde Aléshé

Fri 16

Tenors Un Limited

Mon 13 The Railway Children Return (U)

Fri 16

forest of fools

Mon 13 Fisherman’s Friends: One and All (12A)

Sat 17

Cats In Space

Tue 14

Minions 2: The Rise of Gru (U)

Sun 18

Sunday Sessions: Alex Clarke Quartet

Tue 14

Moulin Rouge (12A)

Sun 18

Matt Cardle

Wed 15 Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen

Mon19- The Adventures of the Little Red Hen Sat 24 Christmas Fun at The Stables - see pages 4-5

Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 16

The History of Rock

Thu 22

Fri 17

The Jive Aces

JANUARY

Sat 18

The Amazing Bubble Man

Wed 18 Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

Sat 18

Lucy Porter

Thu 19

Think Floyd

Sun 19

Dire Streets

Fri 20

Man of the World: Remi Harris

Tue 21

MK Music Hub Schools Concert

Sat 21

80s Mania

Wed 22 Maisie Adam

Sun 22

Sunday Sessions: Will Collier’s Chet Baker Project

Wed 22 Native Harrow

Sun 22

Moonage Daydream (15)

Albion Christmas Band

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Thu 23

Juan Martin

Friends and Founders discount applies

Educational

Stage 2

Mancini Forum

For more information see page 3

Fri 24

Swinging at The Cotton Club

Fri 24

Eleanor McEvoy

Sat 25

Kast Off Kinks

Sat 25

Paul Foot

Sun 26

Coldplace

Tue 28

Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy

Sun 26

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Tue 28

The Fureys

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 15 November, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Wed 29 Martin Simpson Thu 30

Battle of the Bands

Fri 31

Police Dog Hogan

MARCH Thu 2

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Thu 2

Malone Sibun

Sat 4

TRADarr, Palmerston and Smith & Brewer

Sat 4

John Coghlan’s Quo Reimagined

Sun 5

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Wed 8

Sir Scallywag & The Golden Underpants

Wed 8

Ensemble 360

Thu 9

Billy Joel Albums Show

Thu 9

Jenny Colquitt

Fri 10

Aynsley Lister

Fri 10

Keith James

Sat 11

Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band

Sun 12

Theatre of Widdershins

Sun 12

Bridget Christie

Mon 13 Van Morrison Tue 14

Van Morrison

Wed 15 Van Morrison Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 16

Hayley Griffiths Band

Sat 18

Showaddywaddy

Sun 19

The Cream of Clapton Band

Tue 21

Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs

Wed 22 Trichotomy Thu 23

Gary Meikle

Fri 24

Feast Of Fiddles

Sat 25

Counterfeit Stones

Sun 26

Sunday Sessions: Joanna Eden Band

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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The Stables… available for hire!

The Stables is a world class music and entertainment venue offering accessible and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of events – from conferences, meetings, away-days, car and product launches to wedding receptions, charity galas, graduation ceremonies, private dining and much more besides.

Located close to the M1 and Milton Keynes station, The Stables offers free car parking, a range of flexible spaces, good accessibility, catering and free Wi-Fi – all supported by our experienced event and technical teams.

“MKu3a wanted somewhere special to celebrate its 35th anniversary.

A special day made possible by the support, professional advice and help from wonderful staff and volunteers.”

Lynne Button, Chair, MKu3a – September 2022

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“The Stables team bent over backwards to accommodate our needs and support for our annual employee conference. I couldn’t ask for a better team and wouldn’t hesitate to use The Stables again.”

Fairhive Homes – July 2022

For further details please contact the Development Office on 01908 280816 or development@stables.org

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800