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Friday 6 January 2012
Entertainment
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Bad Boy Boogie – we salute you Danny Randon
Review
Bad Boy Boogie, The Bedford, 29/12
On December 29, local AC/DC tribute band Bad Boy Boogie proved that Christmas was far from over, with their electrifying ‘Hells Jingle Bells’ festive show. Keeping the local spirit alive by occupying The Bedford pub for the evening, Bad Boy Boogie’s everexpanding fanbase turned up en masse to witness this tribute to the Australian rock gods, filling the pub to capacity, and resulting in any latecomers being turned away, before the show had even started! Once Bad Boy Boogie had taken to the stage, and in full costume as always, there was no stopping their ferocious tidalwave of ballsy rocking and rolling. Firing out spot-on renditions of some of the DC’s greatest tunes, including ‘Back In Black’, ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ and ‘Dirty Deeds
Done Dirt Cheap’, there was not a single member of the crowd, despite being tightly compressed, that remained stationary; feet were tapping, heads were banging and fists were pumping throughout the show, sending The Bedford into total
pandemonium. As a band, Bad Boy Boogie are tighter than ever, and the strong chemistry between guitarists Si ‘Angus Young’ Leach and Mark ‘Malcolm Young’ Randon, bassist Jeff ‘Cliff Williams’ Scarry, drummer Steve ‘Phil
Rudd’ Needham and singer Paul ‘Brian Johnson’ Davis is really something to admire. As individuals, however, each and every one of them has proved themselves as incredible talents many times before, and are never afraid to live up to such expectations at any other time. Inviting a group of friends up to sing vocals on ultimate AC/DC anthem ‘Highway To Hell’ and rounding off the evening with ‘For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)’, complete with those famous thundering cannons, it’s no surprise why or how Bad Boy Boogie have gained a reputation as one of the greatest tribute bands ever to grace Horsham. Following yet another success for this five-piece, you can guarantee that not one mind was left unblown as the crowds vacated The Bedford at the end of the night. Missed the gig? Bad Boy Boogie will be returning to The Holbrook Club, Horsham, on Saturday, March 24.
No West End to opportunities for theatre students Twelve students of the Act Too theatre company, based in Horsham and Haywards Heath, have had the opportunity to perform on stage in the West End. The group was chosen from
hundreds across the UK by star of stage and screen Peter Polycarpou to join him in a musical celebration of his career so far. ‘The Songs of My Life’ was performed at the Garrick Theatre - home
Highlights at The Hawth Sat 14 January 7.30pm (studio)
Fri 27 January 10.30am & 1.30pm
Violin and piano duo perform masterworks by Mozart, Schumann and Franck
Shakespeare4Kidz’ fun rock ‘n’ roll musical version for ages 8 plus
Leos Cepicky & Michael Dussek
Romeo & Juliet
Mon 6 February 7.30pm Fri 20 January 8.15pm (studio)
Beyond The Barricade
Traditional and modern Polish music from the popular Brighton band
West End and Broadway hits songs performed by past cast members of Les Miserables
Wed 25 January 7.30pm
Wed 8 February 7.30pm
A concert of classics including Clapton, Queen, Pink Floyd and Dire Straits
The coolest party around with great music from Frank, Sammy and Dean
Marysia
Guitar Anthems
Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
Sun 12 February 7.30pm Thur 26 - Sat 28 January (studio) Thur & Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm
Great Gran’s Great Games
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra An evening of Italian music including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Ollie discovers his gran’s great advetures at the 1948 Olympics! Ideal for ages 4 plus
Mon 13 & Tue 14 February Mon 7pm, Tue 1.30pm
Thur 26 January 7.30pm
Explosive fun for all the family. Suitable for ages 7 plus
That’ll Be The Day
The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show back by popular demand
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of hit musical ‘Chicago’, in London’s West End in December, with a starstudded cast including Hannah Waddingham, Claire Moore and Simon Bowman, on stage for a sell-out show. Academy principal, Lance Milton said: “We were incredibly proud to be invited by Peter and equally proud of our students who represented Act Too so wonderfully alongside so many industry professionals. “We try to differ from other groups, aiming to give our students a wide range of experience alongside their training. Particularly we feel that performing arts academies should perform with great regular live show opportunities and they don’t come much bigger than the West End stage.” Act Too Arts Academy meets every Saturday morning at Harlands School in Haywards Heath and Heron Way School in Horsham. Over the seven years it has been open its students have appeared in over 50 shows at local theatres including the Hawth Theatre, Crawley and The Capitol Theatre, Horsham.
These have included a record breaking three National Operatic and Dramatic Association [NODA] award winning musicals - Copacabana, The Witches of Eastwick and We Will Rock You. The group was also invited to perform at the NODA National Conference and to stage the European amateur première of Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers. Now Act Too is offering young people in the region another opportunity. Three students have been handpicked to create, direct and choreograph a brand new jukebox musical - The Prop Box. While the students will by mentored and guided by the experienced Act Too production team, they will play a major part in writing the show and will direct it themselves. The production will be staged at the Capitol Theatre in Horsham. Act Too is offering this opportunity to all young people, including nonstudents and open auditions will be held on January 15. Register at www. acttoo.co.uk
Gig Guide Gigs are sometimes cancelled or changed at short notice. To avoid disappointment please contact the venue. Friday 6th January
Trailer Trash at The Queen’s Head, Horsham Stick In A Pot at The Tanners Arms, Horsham Saturday 7th January
Solice at The Malt Shovel, Horsham The Sharpees (R&B) at The Tanners Arms, Horsham Tuesday 10th January
Open Mic Night With Dave Toye & Friends at The Coach House, Cowfold Wednesday 11th January
Open Mic Night With Terry at The Tanners Arms, Horsham Friday 13th January
Jellyhead at The Swan, Crawley
Acoustic Jam Session at The Frog And Nightgown, Faygate Saturday 14th January
Alter Ego at The Tanners Arms, Horsham No Pressure at The Bedford, Horsham
Cardinal Sin & The Preachers at The Foresters Arms, Horsham Startled Hamsters at The Partridge, Partridge Green
Hollows Of Venus at The Swan, Crawley
Brett Marvin & The Thunderbolts at The Wingspan Club, Crawley
The Slammers at The Cherry Tree, Copthorne Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes At The Oddfellows Arms, Pulbrough Tuesday 17th January
Open Mic Night With Dave Toye & Friends at The Coach House, Cowfold Wednesday 18th January
Open Mic Night With Terry at The Tanners Arms, Horsham Friday 20th January
Science Museum Live
No Pressure at The Holbrook Club, Horsham Lesley Spires at Gary’s Live Music Club, Coolham Village Hall
Wed 15 February 7.30pm
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers All Buddy’s classics plus other hits from the era
Startled Hamsters at The Star, Steyning
Pre show meals from two hours before all live shows • Free parking • Free WiFi
Box Office 01293 553636
Horsham Area
Book Online www.hawth.co.uk Act Too students perform in Les Miserables
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