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Sept-Dec
BROMSGROVE 2019
Comedy Theatre Music Film Family Workshops & More
box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk
Welcome to Artrix! Comedy
Did you know Artrix is a charity? Not everyone realises it, “If you are a comedy fan, Artrix is where you need to be.”
but we don’t receive any funding from Bromsgrove Council. Alex Redmond, Slap Magazine
Instead, we rely on the generous support of people like you.
Comedy
By making a donation you are helping us to continue enriching Friday 27 Sept, 8pm Saturday 28 Sept, 8pm
lives in Bromsgrove through our programme of workshops, Paul Foot John-Luke Roberts
summer schools, film, music, comedy and theatre for people Image Conscious After Me Comes the Flood
of all ages, on and off our stages. (But in French) drip splosh
Greetings. I am one of the world’s comedians and splash drip BLUBBP BLUBBP
I’m here to tell ye about my show. Have you ever BLUBBPBLUBBPBLUBBP!!
considered the unique predicament of the soft-
Be a Star! shell crab? Well I have. That animal is absolutely
ridiculous. What about the many, MANY problems
that occur when organising a suburban orgy?
The critically acclaimed idiot John-Luke Roberts
returns to the road with another ridiculously long
titled show this autumn.
What better way to show your support for Artrix than a lovely shiny star with
your name, or that of a loved one, taking pride of place on our wall of fame. www.paulfoot.tv In a brand-new hour of extraordinary daft-hearted
comedy, expect to not know why you are laughing
Individuals Business Studio | £15 | Age 14+ once more… even when he gives you the punchline
Star: £25 If you’re a local business you can also show first. Who knows what could happen!
Rising Star: £50 your support and raise your profile through your
Shooting Star: £250 company name or logo on a star. Choose your “an impeccably choreographed, giddily
Mega Star: £500 level of support: inventive, turbo-charged hour” The Telegraph
If you are a UK tax-payer you can Gift Aid your Bronze: £250+VAT
donation too – this adds 25% to the amount Silver: £500+VAT Studio | £10 | Age 16+
Artrix receives, at no extra cost to you Gold: £1,000+VAT
Platinum: £2,000+VAT
Wednesday 9 Oct, 8pm
Paul Foot
Find out more: artrix.co.uk/donate
Daliso Chopandra
You can also donate at the box office, online at Artrix.co.uk or through one of the donation Blah Blah Blacklist
boxes in the foyer. And of course by using the café, buying a ticket or hiring a room you are also Thursday 3 Oct, 8pm
supporting Artrix.
Luke Kempner Daliso shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and has
gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views,
Thank you! Comedian and Impressionist Luke Kempner hosts write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4
an ultimate reality show where no one is off limits show Citizen of Nowhere, and appear on QI, The
Expect celebrities, politicians and even royalty Apprentice: You’re Fired, News Quiz and The Now
“I had always seen myself as Artrix, going head to head in Luke’s hit show; House Show. In his hilarious, daring new show, Daliso
Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, of Faces. looks at disgraced, blacklisted celebrities and
a star; I wanted to be a galaxy” B60 1GN historical figures we’re ashamed we once admired.
Twyla Tharp Charity number 1124900 www.lukekempner.com
Company number 5455644 dalisochaponda.com
Main House | £15 | Age 14+
Cover image NBT Dracula. See page 31 Main House | £15 | Age 14+
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Saturday 12 Oct, 7.30pm Friday 18 Oct, 8pm Saturdays Tuesday 15 Oct, 7.30pm
21 Sept, 26 Oct & 30 Nov, 8pm
Matt Parker Griff Rhys Jones Billy Connolly
Humble Pi All over the place Barnstormers The Sex Life of Bandages
Sit back and enjoy a great Saturday night out as
Humble Pi explores the greatest mathematical It’s time to join one half of Smith & Jones, one the Barnstormers comedy compere introduces Don’t miss BILLY CONNOLLY - The Sex Life of
near-misses and mishaps involving planes, bridges, quarter of Not the Nine O’Clock News and one three top comedians from the London and UK Bandages
Comedy
Comedy
the internet, big data and more. Matt Parker shows third of Three Men In a Boat as he presents an stand-up circuit. Barnstormers Comedy Prides
us the bizarre ways maths trips us all up. Being evening of hilarious true stories, riffs, observations itself on finding the funniest, cleverest and maybe Live screening see page 30 for details.
wrong has never felt so right. and details of his recent medical procedures. silliest comedians out there so a great night of
entertainment is guaranteed.
Studio | £14 | £12 Main House | £20
Studio | £14 | Age 18+
Thursday 24 Oct, 8pm Saturday 16 Nov, 7.30pm Thursday 21 Nov, 8pm
Ellie Taylor George Egg Alfie Moore
Fresh from recording her debut Netflix stand up Movable Feast Fair Cop Unleashed
special, the star of The Mash Report, Live at the
Apollo and QI is back with a brand-new show. More inspiration, more instruction, more ingredients. Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian Alfie
Brand new comedy from the stand-up who cooks. Moore for his latest stand-up tour show. Fair Cop
Join Ellie as she bangs on about life, love and what In this show he’s on the road so it’s time for Planes, Unleashed is based on a dramatic real-life incident
will happen if one more person tells her “you got Trains and Automob-meals. from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive with him the
this”. thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious
“trust us, you won’t believe how good the food clown came to town and more than one life ended
www.ellietaylorcomedy.com tastes” Scotsman up in the balance.
Main House | £15 Griff Rhys Jones Studio | £14 / £12 | Age 14+ Main House | £14
Wednesday 30 Oct, 8pm Friday 15 Nov, 7.30pm Friday 22 Nov, 7.30pm
Sofie Hagen Shazia Mirza Sajeela Kershi & Guests
The Bumswing Coconut Immigrant Diaries
One of British comedy’s most exciting talents “What’s going on? Why is everyone fighting? Why “Immigration, migrants, the refugee crisis; these
(although she’s Danish), winner of the prestigious does everyone hate each other? Who the hell is are hot topics dividing Britain and the rest of
Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award, a cult podcaster, Alexa? And why are there no women left with real Europe too. How many are there? Why are they
and now the author of the hugely successful book eyebrows? Women are in fashion now but the coming here? What do they want? And who exactly
‘Happy Fat’, Sofie Hagen returns to Bromsgrove eyebrows come and go?” are these ‘bloody foreigners’ anyway?”
with a brand new show direct from the Edinburgh
Fringe. A show about the things you forget, the Following the success of her critically acclaimed A chance to hear some sublime true stories from a
things you remember, and the things you wish you recent shows at Artrix, Shazia returns with a searing cast of performers from somewhere else.
could forget. But also, there’s a bit about bums. and urgent exploration of life, love and Jihadi brides.
Studio | £15 / £10 | Age 16+ Sajeela Kershi
Main House | £15 | Age 14+ Studio | £15 | Age 16+
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Theatre
Thursday 10 Oct, 7.30pm Tuesday 22 Oct, 7.30pm Wednesday 30 Oct, 7.30pm
New Perspectives in association with Circus of Horrors The Strange Case of
The Brewery Arts Centre presents
The new Circus of Horrors show celebrating Dr Jekll & Mr Hyde
trade 25 years of mayhem, including an amazing
by debbie tucker green amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock n roll sound During his final lecture on the duality of humankind,
directed by Jack McNamara scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of the respectable Dr Jekyll reveals his strange
your seat when not falling off it with laughter. association with the mysterious Edward Hyde
Welcome to the Caribbean. Where the sun is hot and the shocking truth about his identity: that
and the living is uneasy. The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of Hyde, unlike other human beings, is not only
Theatre
Theatre
Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End & World Wide fundamentally evil, but also the very definition of it.
Meet three women. An unlikely trio. Different ages, Hit will take you on a rock n’ roller coaster ride of Combining edge-of-your-seat thrills with stunning
backgrounds and attitudes. Each has a unique amazing & Bizarre acts. It is a circus like no other physical theatre, Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic
relationship with the island. A home. A regular and a show you simply can’t afford to miss. “bogey tale” is brought chillingly to life in this
holiday haunt. A first time visit. Through language award-winning one-man show.
that fizzes and sparks, we begin to discover that Whether you are a Rock fan or theatre goer The
they share one surprising thing in common. Circus of Horrors has something for everyone. Studio | £10 / £8
trade was first performed in 2005 by the Royal Main House | £20
Shakespeare Company, New Perspectives in Warning: 18+ Adult Content Tuesday 12 Nov, 7pm
association with The Brewery Arts Centre brings
debbie tucker green’s distinctive voice to a regional
Shakespeare Schools
audience. Get set for an intoxicating mix of fresh Festival Rehearsal of I Wanna Be Yours
rhythm and raucous humour, as the women come to
terms with the transactions that define who they are. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to
life like never before, and support young people Thursday 14 Nov, 7pm
Contains strong language. from your community as they take to the Artrix Arts
A Paines Plough and Tamasha production
Centre stage.
New Perspectives is supported by public funding I Wanna Be Yours
from Arts Council England. Main House | £10 / £8
A window into young love in the twenty first century,
Main House | £12 / £10 and everything that is thrown at it.
Sunday 1 Dec, 7pm Ella is from Yorkshire. Haseeb is from London.
trade
Fizzogs The Greatest They order a pizza. House red for Ella. Hot chocolate
for Haseeb.
Showwench “I think I’m falling in love with you.”
Meet in the middle. Meet the parents. Meet the
Hollywood has The Greatest Showman, The Black friends. Meet the aunties. They say opposites attract,
Country has The Greatest Showwench! but can they stay together?
Lizzie Cotterill is back with her latest play. A tender, funny, lyrical play about finding love and
Come n have a loff!! holding onto it with everything you’ve got.
Main House | £18 Studio | £10 | Age 14+
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Music: New Sounds
“Bringing a whole world of sounds – world music at its best.”
Redditch Standard.
Following our first season of new sounds in the Studio, we’re
bringing more acts to Bromsgrove combining the energy and
passion of new folk with the excitement and soul of other
musical influences.
Try out our World of Sounds Taster ticket: 4 acts for just £30!* John Blek
(Ireland), Duotone (England), Jenny Sturgeon (Scotland), Poor Nameless
Boy (Canada).
Jenny Sturgeon
All four tickets must be purchased together.
Music
Music
Thursday 5 Sept, 8pm Saturday 5 Oct, 8pm Friday 18 Oct, 7.30pm Friday 8 Nov, 7.30pm
John Blek Duotone Jenny Sturgeon Poor Nameless Boy
Blek’s ‘Salt in the Water’ was nominated for Song ‘Profoundly moved by the beauty & brilliance of Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter described In a world that celebrates being rich and famous,
of the Year at the International Folk Music Awards Duotone. If you could distill sweet melancholy it as “a significant new talent” (Bright Young Folk) on there’s something purely powerful about being
2018 at Folk Alliance International in Kansas City. would sound like this’. English Folk Expo the folk and acoustic scenes. Jenny’s music is rich poor and nameless.
The release of his latest album, Thistle & Thorn, in with imagery and her songs are bound together
February capped a busy few years with tours and Multi-instrumentalist, song writer and live-looper by common threads of folklore, history and the Regina, Canada-based Joel Henderson’s striking
recording in Ireland, Europe, UK and USA keeping Barney Morse-Brown performs tunes that grow connection people have with the wild. Having grasp of life’s complexities allows listeners to
the Irish troubadour busy. from subtle relaxing chilled out pieces of music trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature immerse themselves into the stories, songs and
into loud, almost anthemic climaxes. and wild places effortlessly creeps in to all of her experiences that are irresistible and effortlessly
Studio | £10 / £7.50* work. Sometimes joined by renowned Old Blind engaging.
Studio | £10 / £7.50* Dogs fiddle player and guitarist Jonny Hardie.
Studio | £10 / £7.50*
Studio | £10 / £7.50*
John Blek Duotone Poor Nameless Boy
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Saturday 21 Sept, 8pm Friday 4 Oct, 8pm Wednesday 16 Oct, 7.30pm Saturday 2 Nov, 8pm
Chantel McGregor Luke Daniels Faith i Branko Kim & Andrew Lowings
A female guitar prodigy, at fourteen Chantel was Luke is a skilled composer and songwriter who “I’ll never forget the first moment I saw Branko. I’d Daughter and Father duo Kim and Andrew Lowings
told by major labels that she had a “great voice, but comes from a background of folk and traditional travelled alone from Gloucestershire to the village have been writing and collaborating together since
girls don’t play guitar like that!” Wisely ignoring the music. He has worked for two decades as an of Gornja Grabovica in Serbia, on a mission to learn 2011. The pair have become well established on
comments, she enrolled at the Leeds College of instrumental musician on melodeon, piano Roma-style accordion. A week or so later a friend the British folk circuit and together form half of the
Music and became the first student in the college’s and guitar, straddling many genres with solo took me to meet his cousin Branko, who he said band Kim Lowings and The Greenwood.
history, to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 performances at London Jazz Festival, with The was one of the country’s best violinists… We formed As a duo they are able to showcase their
distinctions. Chantel left with a First Class Honours London Philharmonic Orchestra and as a member a band.” Faith. songwriting skills and the intricacies of their
degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, the of the Riverdance Band. acousticsound with a warm and captivating stage
college’s musician of the year award. ‘This is the real virtuosic hairs-standing-on-end presence.
Studio | £15 / £13 Serbian Roma music, delivered through their own
Main House | £14 / £16 on the door particular love story’ ABC Australia Studio | £12 / £14 on the door
‘Musically a delight’ The Guardian
‘Moving & Virtuosic’ BBC Radio 3
Music
Music
Recent performances include: The Royal Festival
Hall; Guca; Australia National Folk Festival;
Glastonbury; Port Fairy Festival; ABC Sydney;
BBC Radio 3
Main House | £10 | Age 14+
Chantel McGregor Faith i Branko Kim and Andrew Lowings
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Music: Legends
Friday 6 Sept, 8pm Saturday 14 Sept, 7.30pm Saturday 28 Sept, 7.30pm Wednesday 23 Oct, 8pm
Miranda Sykes Andy Fairweather Low Ralph McTell Mike Peters’ The Alarm
Building on the success of her Borrowed Places Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the Hurricane of Change 30th
tour, Miranda Sykes is back with a completely new
project: Behind The Wall. Where Borrowed Places
lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them
clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me
One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is known
for his virtuoso guitar style, but is primarily a prolific
Anniversary Acoustic
opened a window into the past, explaining where Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘( If Paradise is ) Half As and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you Tour
she had been, physically & spiritually, Behind The Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day. into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that
Wall is a roller coaster ride exploring where we are But if you were paying close attention you might is both significant and poignant. Ralph made The tour honours The Alarm’s late 1980’s trilogy
going; Miranda, you, me, all of us. have picked up a clue in the magnificent ‘Gin his debut in 1968 with the album ‘Eight Frames of iconic album’s Eye Of The Hurricane, Electric
House’ to Andy’s future musical collaborations. a Second’ and in 1974 the release of ‘Streets of Folklore, and Change. Featuring intimate acoustic
Studio | £14 / £16 on the door London’ earned him an Ivor Novello Award. readings of some of the band’s most famous songs
Main House | £25 In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious including the 1987 International Top-20 Hit Rain In
Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 The Summertime, 1989 USA Number 1 Rock Song
Folk Awards. Sold Me Down The River and 1990 UK Top 40
hit A New South Wales, alongside a host of Alarm
Music
Music
Main House | £26 standards as captured on the 1988 live album
Electric Folklore.
Miranda Sykes Main House | £20 | Age 16+
Friday 20 Sept, 8pm
The Strawbs
50 years! The Strawbs started life as the Strawberry
Hill Boys before emerging from the exciting British
Folk Movement of the mid 60s alongside Fairport
Convention, Pentangle, Al Stewart and Roy Harper.
Following their first album, with Sandy Denny, they
became the first British Band to be signed by the
famous A&M Records label in America. Under the
guidance of Herb Alpert & Gerry Moss, major chart
success followed with seven consecutive albums
in the Billboard charts, earning the band two Gold
Albums along the way.
Main House | £20
The Strawbs Ralph McTell
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Saturday 26 Oct, 7.30pm Saturday 7 Dec, 8pm Sunday 8 Dec, 8pm
Barbara Dickson Quill Cara Dillon
& Rab Noakes Christmas Show 2019 Upon a Winter’s Night
Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes have been Classic Midlands folk rock band Quill are back Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most
friends since they were teenagers, singing and with a great new show to start the festive season celebrated folk voices to have come out of
playing in venues around Scotland. with a bang! Ireland, will be touring her Christmas show “Upon
A Winter’s Night” for a third year running this
As separate acts they often found themselves Featuring Christmas favourites, stylish covers, December (2019). The overwhelming success
performing alongside each other (and other musical original numbers and Quill standards in a fabulous of previous tours cementing this magical and
luminaries) creating a lifetime bond. Subsequently, night of music includ¬ing Quill’s unique take on memorable festive experience as a firm tradition
they have ‘occasionally’ performed live, sang on Fairytale of New York, Rocking Around The for many years to come.
each other’s records and remained friends for over Christmas Tre” and Happy Christmas ( War is Over)
40 years. Both have diverse careers and have won – original new songs and quirky interpretations Main House | £23.50
awards and praise for their solo work in many fields. of Blackberry Way, Telephone Line, Changes and
Gold Dust Woman as well as long-standing Quill
Main House | £26 favourites Say It Ain’t So Joe, The Jig and Nine Mile
Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes Camp. Get your dancing shoes on!
Music
Music
Main House | £20
Sunday 17 Nov, 7pm Saturday 28 Nov, 8pm
Raymond Froggatt Graham Parker
Born in Birmingham in 1941, Froggie, as he is Regarded as one of the UK’s most distinguished
known by his army of fans, started his working and original songwriters, Graham Parker is perhaps
days as a pipe lagger in Birmingham, night time best known as lead singer of Graham & The Rumour
would be spent singing in the pubs and secretly who preceded the arrival of punk rock and new
writing poetry in his spare time. Before long Froggie wave. His career has spanned over 40 years and
became signed to the top record companies of the was recently reinvigorated when acclaimed US film
time and was writing for Cliff Richard and the Dave producer and director, Judd Apatow cast Parker
Clark Five and others. Still today his songs are in his hit film ‘This Is 40’, featuring a performance
recorded by major artists and his concerts are sold by GP & The Rumour that signalled the band to
out across the country and abroad. reform to play a series of now legendary come
back concerts.
Main House | £21
Main House | £24.50
Quill
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Music: Jukebox
Friday 6 Sept, 7.45pm Friday 27 Sept, 8pm Friday 1 Nov, 8pm
Country Chix Counterfeit Sixties Official Receivers
with guest Chloe Mogg
Britain’s No.1 tribute show the magic of the sixties A fast-moving selection of classic 60s soul from
The Country Chix is a modern, fun take on country to life with tributes to more than twenty five bands the eight piece band that is The Official Receivers
music provided by three talented performers of the era, encompassing all things sixties, from One of the most consistent crowd pleasers in the
who bring a lively, visual performance of Country the clothes, to flashbacks from television history, Midlands, The Official Receivers swing into action
classics like ‘Jolene’, ‘Stand by your Man’ & including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips with their exciting, high energy show featuring
transform songs such as ‘Sweet child of mine’ with from the original bands. You can dress Carnaby classics from the great days of Stax and Atlantic.
a real Country flavour. Street style if you fancy! Songs by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T,
Edwin Starr and many more legendary performers
Main House | £10 Main House | £19 are slickly packaged to present a fast-moving
evening.
Saturday 12 Oct, 8pm Saturday 19 Oct, 7.30pm Main House | £10
Music
Music
Quadrophenia Night Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
A night of live music drawn from the film to celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Story:
the 40th anniversary of the release of Franc
Roddam’s cult classic movie Quadro¬phenia. Top
60th Anniversary Concert
tribute bands The Whoo and The Quik Beats will be Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and
joined by a variety of guest musicians to perform combining world class live jazz alongside rare
hits from rock giants The Who and other iconic archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie
1960s tracks featured in the film in a reprise of this Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical
popular Artrix original show. tour of this music institution.
Main House | £18 / £16 Main House | £25
ONCE A MONTH
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
15 Sept - Blinded by the Light
20 Oct - Downton Abbey
17 Nov - Judy
(No December date, back from 19 Jan 2020)
All you
11am Film need t
1-3pm Free live music in the foyer is turn o do
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AND R p.
12-4pm Street food & bar from Ascott’s
A feel good film, live music, amazing ELAX.
street food. And great company.
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Diary of events
All information is accurate
Comedy Theatre Music Film Family Workshops & More
at the time of printing. For full details
of forthcoming shows and films visit
www.artrix.co.uk
September
Mon 2 7.30pm Vita & Virginia NT Live: One Man, Two 2pm Vienna Festival Ballet: Mon 28 7.30pm The Report
Thu 26 7pm Sun 13
Guvnors (Encore) 5pm Snow White
Thu 5 8pm John Blek Nick Sharratt’s
Mon 14 7.30pm Mrs Lowry and Son 2pm
11am Pain & Glory Drawalong
Tue 29
11am The Current War
Paul Foot: Billy Connolly: The 7pm Starlight Theatre
Fri 27 8pm
Fri 6 7.45pm Country Chix Image Conscious Tue 15 7.30pm Sex Life of Bandages -
11am Dan McGarry: Seeking
8pm The Counterfeit Sixties Screening
8pm Miranda Sykes 1.30pm Isolde
Wed 16 7.30pm Faith i Branko Strange Case of Dr
Sat 7 11am Lion King 11am Playmobil: The Movie Wed 30 7.30pm
NT Live: Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Mon 9 7.30pm The Current War Sat 28 7.30pm Ralph McTell
Thu 17 7pm A Midsummer Nights Sofie Hagen: The
John-Luke Roberts: 8pm
Thu 12 7.30pm NT Live: Fleabag Dream Bumswing
8pm After Me Comes The
Fri 13 11am Photograph 11am Downton Abbey 12pm NSPCC Lunch
Flood
Horrible Histories: The 7.30pm Jenny Sturgeon Thu 31 2pm Downton Abbey
11am Mon 30 7.30pm Pain & Glory Fri 18
Movie – Rotten Romans Griff Rhys Jones: All NBT: Dracula Live
Sat 14 8pm 7.15pm
Andy Fairweather Low & Over The Place Screening
7.30pm
The Low Riders October 11am Astro Kid
11am Blinded by The Light
Sun 15
Thu 3 8pm Luke Kempner
Sat 19 7.30pm
Ronnie Scott’s All Stars November
Easy Sunday: Live 60th Anniversary
1pm 11am The Mustang
music 11am The Goldfinch
Gordon Hendricks as 8pm Julie July Band Fri 1
Fri 4 7.30pm 8pm Official Recievers
Mon 16 7.30pm Blinded by the Light Elvis 11am Downton Abbey
8pm Luke Daniels Sun 20 11am Family Matinee
The Carpenters Easy Sunday: Live
Wed 18 7.30pm 1pm
Experience Sat 5 11am Charming music Sat 2 7.30pm G2: Definitive Genesis
Once Upon A Time In Gordon Hendricks as Mon 21 7.30pm Downton Abbey Kim Lowings & Andrew
11am 7.30pm 8pm
Hollywood Elvis Lowings
Fri 20 Tue 22 11am Circus of Horrors
The Strawbs 50th Mon 4 7.30pm Film
8pm 8pm Duotone Mike Peters presents
Anniversary Concert
Mon 7 7.30pm The Souvenir Wed 23 8pm The Alarm: Hurricane Of Tue 5 7.30pm EOS: Leonardo
Dora and the Lost City
11am Change
of Gold Daliso Chaponda: Blah Thu 7 7pm NT Live: Hansard
Wed 9 8pm Ellie Taylor: “Don’t Got
Sat 21 8pm Chantel McGregor Blah Blacklist Thu 24 8pm Bromsgrove Concerts:
This”
New Perspectives: 7.30pm Soloists of the
8pm Barnstormers Comedy Thu 10 7.30pm 11am Downton Abbey Fri 8
Trade Orchestra of St John
1.30pm
Sun 22 Dear Zoo 11am Mrs Lowry and Son Fri 25 7.30pm Purple Zeppelin 7.30pm Poor Nameless Boy
3.30pm
Fri 11 Bromsgrove Concerts: Theo’s Comedy Skool
11am 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am Family Matinee
Dear Zoo Navarra String Quartet Show Sat 9
3.30pm 8pm Fleetwood Bac
Mon 23 Asterix: The Secret of
Once Upon A Time In 11am Princess Emmy 11am
7.30pm the Magic Potion Mon 11 7.30pm Film
Hollywood Sat 12 7.30pm Matt Parker: Humble Pi
Sat 26 Barbara Dickson & Rab Shakespere Schools
Wed 25 8pm Forever Elton 7.30pm Tue 12 7pm
8pm Quadrophenia Night Noakes Festival Performance
8pm Barnstormers
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11am
Paines Plough: I Wanna
Be Yours
Film
Wed 4
Fri 6
7pm
11am
NT Live:
Present Laughter
Film
Music: Tributes
Fri 15 7.30pm Shazia Mirza 11am Family Matinee
Wednesday 18 Sept, 7.30pm Friday 4 & Saturday 5 Oct, 7.30pm
Sat 7 Quill Christmas
8pm Abba Forever 8pm
Concert The Carpenters’ Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
11am Family Matinee
Sun 8 8pm
Cara Dillon: Upon A Experience Gordon Hendricks was crowned 2017 Ultimate
Sat 16 7.30pm George Egg Winter’s Night Elvis Tribute Artiste Champion on the Graceland
8pm Abba Forever Mon 9 7.30pm Film When we were young we’d listen to the radio, Stage at Memphis, on the 40th Anniversary of Elvis’
waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back passing. After winning the largest Elvis Festival in
11am Judy Tue 10 7.30pm Film
again, like a long-lost friend, all the songs we loved the World - in Collingwood, Canada - twice, he is
Easy Sunday: Mon 25 7.30pm Film so well. . . the undisputed No 1 Elvis Tribute Artiste in the
Sun 17 1pm
Live music World.
Wed 11 7.30pm Film
7pm Raymond Froggatt The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the
Thu 12 7.30pm Film stunning voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class Main House | £24.50
Mon 18 7.30pm Film musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the
Fri 13 7.30pm Film
Alfie Moore: Fair Cop amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Thu 21 8pm 2pm All & Sundry Panto:
Unleashed Sat 14
7pm Snow White Main House | £20
11am Film
Music
2pm All & Sundry Panto:
Bromsgrove Concerts: Sun 15
7.30pm 7pm Snow White
Fri 22 Mark Bebbington
11am Film
Sajeela Kershi &
Mon 16 All & Sundry Panto:
7.30pm Guests: Immigrant 7pm
Snow White
Diaries Wednesday 25 Sept, 8pm
10am
1pm Bromsgrove School
Sat 23
6pm Of Dance
Tue 17 11.30am
Moon on a Stick: Little
Star Baby Show
Forever Elton
Sun 24
1pm Bromsgrove School
1pm
The Greatest Hits Tour
6pm Of Dance 11am Film
Wed 18 All & Sundry Panto: Hot on the heels of Rocket Man, everyone has fallen
Mon 25 7.30pm Film 7pm
Snow White back in love with the astonishing back catalogue of
The Simon & Garfunkel
Wed 27 8pm 11am Film
Sir Elton John & Bernie Taupin.
Story
Thu 19 All & Sundry Panto:
Thu 28 8pm Graham Parker 7pm This brand new show features hits from the most
Snow White
11am Film enduringly successful singer/songwriters of their
Fri 29 11am Film generation.
8pm The ELO Experience Fri 20 All & Sundry Panto:
7pm With sales exceeded only by Elvis and The Beatles,
11am Family Matinee Snow White
2pm All & Sundry Panto: Elton John has been at the forefront of the pop
Sat 30 8pm The ELO Experience Sat 21
7pm Snow White - rock music business for 50 YEARS. Share this
8pm Barnstormers musical journey along the Yellow Brick Road.
2pm All & Sundry Panto:
Sun 22
7pm Snow White
December Santa’s Christmas
Main House | £18 | Age 16+
Fizzog: The Greatest Mon 21 1pm
Sun 1 7pm Countdown
Showwench
10.30am Santa’s Christmas
Tue 24
Mon 2 7.30pm Film 1pm Countdown
20 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 21Saturday 19 Oct, 8pm Saturday 9 Nov, 8pm Friday 15 & Saturday 16 Nov, 8pm
Friday 25 Oct, 7.30pm
Julie July Band Purple Zeppelin Fleetwood Bac Abba Forever
A heartfelt tribute to the great British Folk-Rock They blow the roof off every time we have them, so Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with
singer-songwriter, Sandy Denny. we couldn’t wait to invite them back again! Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful
Featured in the BBC TV documentary “The Joy of Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in
The Julie July Band has built a substantial the Guitar Riff” (alongside Brian May, Tony Iommi to authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ wonderful harmony by all seven performers on
reputation on reinterpretations of Denny’s & Dave Grohl) Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay line-up. stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing
music from dreamy acoustic melodies to driving tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour
progressive folk-rock in her legacy of beautiful, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin!!! Over the last few years they have received rave to a well-polished and gently humorous show.
haunting original and traditional compositions. reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K.s
Main House | £19 leading Fleetwood Mac fansites, the official Stevie Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning
Studio | £15 Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL-LIVE
wherever the band played, wowing audiences as performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute
far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands show captivates audiences from the opening refrain
Saturday 2 Nov, 7.30pm and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world- to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour
Definitive Genesis famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall. spectacular.
G2 Definitive Genesis are making their second Main House | £20 Main House | £23.50
Music
Music
visit to Artrix. G2 pay tribute to a vintage period
in Genesis’ history with songs from the four-man
“Seconds Out” era, and earlier Gabriel years. Wednesday 27 Nov, 8pm Friday 29 & Saturday 30 Nov, 8pm
Hear classics such as Ripples, Entangled, Los
Endos, Blood On The Rooftops and Afterglow,
The Simon and Garfunkel ELO Experience
along with Gabriel era classics Firth Of Fifth, Story (50th Anniversary Tour)
Cinema Show and Supper’s Ready. The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost
Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a
Main House | £19 / £17 at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD OUT Worldwide sensational string section, a stunning light show
tour and standing ovations at every performance, and large screen projection to further enhance the
The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge experience, why not come along and enjoy this
projection photos, original film footage and a full incredible show which accurately reproduces the
live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs songs and sounds and takes you on a
Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many magical musical journey through time.
more.”Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2.
“Authentic and Exciting” - The Stage Main House | £25
Main House | £22.50
Purple Zeppelin The Simon and Garfunkel Story
22 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 23Music: Classical book direct from:
www.bromsgrove-concerts.org.uk Dance
Bromsgrove Concerts present:
Wednesday 11 Oct, 7.30pm Friday 8 Nov, 7.30pm Sunday 13 Oct, 2pm & 5pm
Navarra String Quartet Hyungi Lee Vienna Festival Ballet
The Navarra Quartet previously played for us in Hyungi Lee was born in South Korea and came Snow White
March 2013 and January 2017. On their first visit to the UK at the age of 12. She has studied at the
they introduced us to Peteris Vasks 3rd Quartet, Purcell School and the Royal College of Music and Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and
which received a very positive reception from our she won the percussion category final in the 2012 their unmissable production of Snow White. World dazzle the whole family.
audience. So we are delighted that they are now BBC Young Musicians Competition. class choreography propels this timeless fairytale
bringing his 4th Quartet. The Janacek and Schubert and answers the question; who is the fairest one of Main House | £20
Quartets need no such introduction, having both Hyungi will be playing a range of percussion all? Based on the traditional Grimm brothers’ story, Family of 4 each £16.50
featured in our programmes several times. instruments during her recital for us – full details this ballet incorporates all the important elements Over 60’s £19 / Under 16’s £15
will be announced later. – a beautiful girl, an enchanted mirror, a poisoned
Main House apple. Hip-hopping dwarves help Snow White find
Main House her Prince Charming.
Music
Friday 22 Nov, 7.30pm
Mark Bebbington
Mark Bebbington has played for us on five previous
occasions, most recently in 2017, and it is always a
pleasure to welcome him back to Bromsgrove. He
is a prolific recording artist with a particular, but
by no means exclusive, emphasis on 20th century
British composers. This time the focus is more on
France and he will joined by two of the wind players
from the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra for
the Poulenc Trio.
Main House
& More
Mark Bebbington Hyungi Lee Snow White
24 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 25Family Film : Family Matinees
Saturday 7 Sept, 11am
Sunday 22 Sept, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Tuesday 29 Oct, 2pm
Monday 23 Sept, 11am & 2pm The Lion King
Nick Sharratt’s Right Be swept away to the plains of Africa with Jon Favreau’s glorious,
Dear Zoo Royal Drawalong photo realistically animated remake of The Lion King, featuring the
Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Beyoncé and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
delighted generations of young readers since it was A family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages.
first published in 1982. This production will delight Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Saturday 14 Sept, 11am
all those who have read the book (both young and Sharratt and draw along with him! He’ll be showing
old). Join us to see what the zoo has sent! you how to sketch favourite characters, sharing
Horrible Histories: The Movie –
ways of creating fantastic creatures, and giving Rotten Romans
Main House | £14 / £50 family loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book A hilarious new film adaptation inspired by the irreverent, bestselling
‘Nice Work for the Cat and the King’ everything will book series.
have a special ‘royal’ twist!
Wednesday 30 Oct, 11am & 1.30pm Saturday 21 Sept, 11am
Seeking Isolde Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and
expect plenty of chances to join in. Dora & the Lost City of Gold
Seeking Isolde is a new family show (with original Follow Dora the explorer out of the animation TV series and on to the
songs) about rediscovering a mythical Arthurian Running time 75 minutes, no interval. cinema screen with this fantastic adventure film continuing her story.
Kingdom. Think Horrible Histories meets the
world’s geekiest Indiana Jones. Main House | £12 / £40 families of four
Film
Under 16s £10 Saturday 28 Sept, 11am
Main House | £5 under 15s
£10 adults Playmobil: The Movie
Monday 23 Dec, 1pm When her younger brother Charlie (Gabriel Bateman) unexpectedly
Family
Tuesday 24 Dec, 10.30am & 1pm disappears into the magical, animated universe of Playmobil, Marla
Tuesday 17 Dec, 10am, 11.30am (Anya Taylor-Joy) must go on the quest of a lifetime to bring him home.
& 1pm
Santa’s Christmas
Little Star Countdown Saturday 5 Oct, 11am
A Star lit show for babies. Santa’s Christmas Countdown is a 45 minute, Charming
interactive family show, particularly suitable for Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama lend their voices to Charming,
Meet Little Star as she swings from shooting stars, 2-7 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues an irreverent animated comedy about a young Prince (Valderrama)
slides down crescent moons and bounces on fluffy as each child gets to meet Father Christmas and with an irresistible appeal and a kick-ass maiden (Lovato).
clouds. Combining puppetry, music and captivating receive a specially wrapped present from him –
visuals, an intimate, relaxed setting makes this the it’s the most Christmassy Christmas show ever,
perfect first theatre experiences for babies aged HO-HO-HO!
Make Artrix matinees part of your family’s weekend!
A family blockbuster on the big screen every single Saturday morning!
6-18months.
Our tickets, drinks and snacks are priced to make regular cinema
Main House | £11 / £40 families of four
visits really affordable.
Studio | £10 inclusive ticket for each £10 under 16s
baby & adult; £8 for additional adult Price includes meet & greet plus a gift with Adults £5 | Under 12s £3
places (limited availability) each child’s ticket Family Ticket (2 adults +2 children) £14
Check online or follow @FilmArtrix to see what’s coming soon!
26 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 27Film Friday 20 & Monday 23 Sept
Once Upon a time in Hollywood
In 1969 Los Angeles, everything is changing; as TV star Rick Dalton
(Leonardo DiCaprio) and his long time stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad
As Bromsgrove’s only cinema, Artrix is the go-to screen for Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognise anymore.
local film lovers. And our Sony 4k cinema projection system
has picture quality that is second to none. If you haven’t Fri 37 & Monday 30 Sept
already tried the relaxed, friendly, Artrix cinema experience, Pain & Glory (15)
Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz star in Pedro Almodóvar’s
we hope there’s something here to tempt you. magnificent 21st feature film.
Film bookings are on a shorter lead time than the rest of our programme, so be sure to check our website
for new additions to the cinema listings. Friday 4 Oct
Tickets: £8 standard | £6 concessions
The Mustang (15)
Matthias Schoenaerts (Far from the Madding Crowd) gives a quietly
devastating performance in Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s bold,
Monday films are 7:30pm, Friday & Sunday films are 11am
heartfelt directorial debut.
Monday 2 Sept Monday 7 Oct
Vita & Virginia (12A) The Souvenir (15)
Gemma Arterton, Elizabeth Debicki and Isabella Rossellini star in Chanya New from acclaimed British director Joanna Hogg (Unrelated,
Film
Film
Button’s study of the passionate love affair between novelist Virginia Woolf Archipelago) comes this exquisite, award-winning semi-
(Debicki) and aristocratic poet and novelist Vita Sackville-West (Arterton). autobiographical drama.
Friday 6 & Monday 9 Sept Friday 18, Sunday 20, Monday 21 & Friday 25 Oct
The Current War Downton Abbey
Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon star in this epic Downton Abbey hits the big screen this autumn, with all the original
historical drama about the battle to light the world. cast returning – including Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Joanne
Froggatt, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith.
Friday 13 Sept
The Photograph (15)
From Ritesh Batra, director of 2013’s acclaimed The Lunchbox,
comes this affecting, bittersweet coming-of-age romance. New titles are added to our programme
as films are released.
Don’t miss out!
Sunday 15 & Monday 16 Sept
Check online or follow @FilmArtrix
Blinded by the Light (12A) for all the latest cinema news
New from Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) comes this
exuberant comedy drama, inspired by journalist Sarfraz Manzoor’s
youthful obsession with Bruce Springsteen.
28 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 29Live Screenings
The best seats in the house at a fraction of the price. Live
Thursday 31 Oct, 7.15pm Tuesday 5 Nov, 7.30pm
streams of some of the best drama, dance and exhibitions in
the world – with scene-setting introductions from performers NBT: Dracula Exhibition on Screen:
and directors. Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire lives on in this Leonardo
extraordinary production from Northern Ballet,
played out through a unique blend of sensuous London’s National Gallery assembled the largest
Thursday 12 Sept, 7.30pm Thursday 26 Sept, 7pm dancing, gripping theatre and Gothic sets. ever collection of Leonardo’s surviving paintings
NT Live: Fleabag NT Live: One Man Two Broadcast LIVE to cinemas for Halloween, Dracula
is ballet with a dramatic bite that will leave you
for a unique exhibition ‘Leonardo da Vinci: Painter
at the Court of Milan.’
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge Guv’nors thirsty for more. A fascinating exploration of Leonardo’s great
works. Art historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from Main House | £15 / £13 offers his insight, interwoven with an insightful
show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the biography filmed at the locations of Leonardo’s life.
broadcast live from London’s West End. hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man,
Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National Main House | £15 / £13
Main House | £15 / £13 Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.
Main House | £15 / £13 Thursday 7 Nov, 7pm Wednesday 4 Dec 7pm
NT Live: Hansard NT Live: Present Laughter
Film
Film
Tuesday 15 Oct, 7.30pm Thursday 17 Oct, 7pm See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) stars in
Billy Connolly NT Live: A Midsummer Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings
(The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-
Noël Coward’s provocative, giddy and surprisingly
modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
The Sex Life of Bandages Night’s Dream new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the
National Theatre in London. Captured live from The Old Vic in London.
The legendary Billy Connolly is coming to cinemas A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross
with this brilliant show recorded in 2015 during paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of Main House | £15 / £13 Main House | £15 / £13
his final stand-up tour. A riotous journey filled with actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute
outrageous tales and blistering observations of grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal
everyday absurdities. Connolly will also muse upon lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities
his career, life and legacy in a deeply personal and transformations… with hilarious, but dark
interview filmed exclusively for cinema audiences. consequences.
Main House | £15 | Age 18+ Main House | £15 / £13
Billy Connolly NT Live NBT:Dracula
30 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 31Workshops
We’re excited to welcome back our popular workshops and 17 Sept to 3 Dec, 7.10pm–8.10pm [No class 22 & 29 Oct]
introduce some brand-new opportunities to inspire you. Adult Intermediate Ballet
Creativity is great for your health and can be discovered by A fun and friendly class for those who have some previous experience of ballet.
anyone at any age with the right guidance and environment – £60 per term
so we’ve brought these things together at Artrix.
17 Sept to 3 Dec, 8.20pm–9.20pm [No class 22 & 29 Oct]
Mondays
Adult Beginners Ballet
An excellent introduction to ballet for those who have never tried it before, or who feel their skills
16 Sept to 2 Dec, 1pm–3pm [No class 21 & 28 Oct] may need refreshing!
£60 per term
New! Calligraphy and brushstrokes
Learn how to write beautifully in the style of modern calligraphy and unlock your creativity to develop
your own personal script. It is a fantastic skill to learn and a relaxing way to spend your time. Wednesdays
You will be shown how to use dip pen and ink and provided with your own starter kit.
£110 per term 18 Sept to 11 Dec,11.45pm–12.45pm [No class 30 Oct]
Pilates
Tuesdays A system of exercises that encourages correct alignment and strengthens muscles with balance
and attention to the breath. Led by Ruth Jacombs.
17 Sept to 10 Dec,10am–12pm £6 per week
[No class 29 Oct]
Drawing 18 Oct to 23 Oct, 1.15pm–2.15pm
Use a range of tools and media to look at drawing
ideas and explore the different purposes of Dancefit
drawing. Led by Madeline Goold. If you’re looking for something to help keep you young and flexible this dance class will certainly
£10 per week help. With a combination of low impact aerobics and dance sequences to popular music old and new,
Workshops
Workshops
you will learn simple foot patterns that will help optimise brain function, improve muscle memory and
muscle mass as well as help stave off weight gain. You’ll have a lot of fun meeting new people and
17 Sept to 10 Dec, 10.15am–11.15am, 17 Sept to 10 Dec, 1pm–2pm learning new moves each week. Who knew keeping fit was so much fun!! Led by Ruth Jacombs.
11.30am–12.30pm [No class 29 Oct] [No class 29 Oct] £6 per week
Chance 2 Dance Gentle Chance 2 Dance
An enjoyable exercise-based class that increases Aimed at predominantly at the 65+ age bracket, this 18 Sept to 4 Dec, 7pm–8.30pm [No class 23 & 30 Oct]
flexibility and strength and improves balance. class is mostly seated and is for those looking for a
Led by Marie Oldaker. more relaxed and expressive approach to dancing. Belly Dancing
£6/£5.50 over 60s per week £6/£5.50 over 60s per week Learning moves that will build into a beautiful choreography; whether you are a complete beginner or
an improver you’ll love what your body will achieve. For all abilities. Led by Tracy Griffiths.
£65 per term
32 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 33Artrix Workshops Thursdays
19 Sept to 5 Dec [No session 31 Oct & 14 Nov]
Artrix Songstars
Mondays Join our sparkling singing sensations to learn vocal techniques, sing some great pop songs, show and
film tunes and prepare for fun performances! Led by Estelle Scarth.
16 Sept to 2 Dec, 7pm–8.30pm
[No class 21 & 28 Oct] Little Songstars Songstars Junior Songstars Adult
Showchoir, 6pm Showchoir, 7pm Showchoir, 8pm
New! Artrix Studio Collective Ages 5–8 years Ages 8–16 years Ages 16 years+
The Studio Collective is an opportunity for young £45 per term £45 per term £65 per term
people aged 14–19 to collaborate, discuss and
develop theatre techniques, projects and ideas,
leading to a performance in the Artrix Studio at
Saturdays
the end of each term. Led by our associate artist,
Naomi Coleman - whose recent work includes
26 Oct, 10am–4pm & 2 Nov, 10am-12.30pm (Follow up session)
directing Oleanna in the Studio - ASC will include
masterclasses from other specialists each term. Public Speaking
Seniors 14–19 years | £80 per term The ability to speak well in public is a major social and professional asset. This workshop will help you
to speak effectively and with confidence, whatever the situation. Led by Madeline Gould.
£75 per course [Limited to 6 people]
Tuesdays
17 Sep to 3 Dec, 5.30pm–7pm [No class 21 & 28 Oct] 17 Sep to 3 Dec, 2pm–4.30pm [No class 12 Oct & 23 Nov]
Artrix Youth Theatre (Juniors) Artrix Youth Theatre (Seniors)
Making theatre, building confidence and skills, meeting new friends and having fun. Led by Mel Dykes. Focus is on performance workshops, improvisation, devising, making and writing, as well as acting
techniques. Led by Mel Dykes.
Juniors 6–9 years | £80 per term
Juniors 10–16 years | £120 per term
Wednesdays
18 Sept to 11 Dec, 10am–1.30pm [No class 30 Oct] Other Workshops
Silver Singers
Workshops
Workshops
Mondays 9 Sept to 9 Dec, 9am–3pm [No class 28 Oct]
A fun singing group for the over 55s. Led by Estelle Scarth. Rhythm Time
£6.50 per week See Rhythm Time website for details – Various classes
www.rhythmtime.net/classes/details/27_84
18 Sept to 4 Dec, 5pm–6.30pm [No session 23 & 30 Oct] Fridays 13 Sept to18 Oct & 8 Nov to 13 Dec, 10.30am–11.30pm
New! Stressbox [Taster session 25 Oct 10.30am–11.30pm]
Stressbox is a new wellness workshop to alleviate stress with music, movement and meditation for Tai Chi (6 week course)
young people coping with busy lives. Creator Liam Joe choreographs music, boxing and meditation All sessions booked directly with LCTKD – www.lctkdshop.com
whist teaching you how to deal and cope with stress. Stressbox will leave you feeling energetic and as
some have said before “on another planet”. It will certainly have you counting down the days to your Saturdays 7 Sept to 7 Dect, 10am–1pm
next session, that’s for sure! Led by Liam Joe Blackwood. Theatretrain Bromsgrove
Juniors Ages 7–9 years | £80 per term Booked Directly with Theatretrain - www.Theatretrain.co.uk for details
34 box office: 01527 577330 | www.artrix.co.uk | @artrixarts 35Community Hires Exhibitions
Events in this section are presented by external companies Monday 2 Sept to Monday 30 Sept Tuesday 1 Oct to Saturday 3 Nov
or organisations, including amateur and semi-professional A collaborative exhibition An Exhibition by
performers. by Lickey Hills Art Society Graham Wilson
LHAS is a friendly local group that has been Graham has always drawn and painted,and since
Saturday 14 Dec to Sunday 22 Dec Thursday 31 Oct enjoying art and encouraging artists for 36 years. taking early retirement 20 years ago he has devoted
Snow White Panto NSPCC Charity Lunch & Its members range from professional artists to
talented amateurs, who work in many different
his time to developing his unique style in acrylic,
watercolour and pen and ink. The subjects vary
A traditional family Pantomime with, fun, laughter Downton Abbey screening styles and mediums. This exhibition showcases from landscape, seascapes, semi abstract and
and plenty of audience participation. the considerable talent that is in the group with cartoons that will bring a smile. Over the years he
Princess Snow White is ordered from her home by Come along early before the screening of Downton approx. 120 paintings by over 20 local artists being has illustrated magazines, books, calendars and
her beautiful but jealous and wicked stepmother, Abbey to enjoy a light lunch prepared and served exhibited. If you are looking to buy a piece of art greeting cards. All in all this is an exhibition which
who has ordered her death. Thankfully Hans, from 12.30pm by Bromsgrove NSPCC (or even if you aren’t) this is the exhibition to visit. has something to offer to everyone.
the kindly woodcutter could not go through with
the Queen’s dastardly plan but knowing that he Film starts at 2pm
couldn’t take Snow White back home he leaves her
alone in the forest. Luckily she is taken in by seven Tickets: Lunch £7 / Film: £6 / £8 Tuesday 5 Nov – Sunday 5 Jan 2020
kindly dwarfs who live in the forest.
An Exhibition by Kathleen Hire Us
www.allandsundry.org Watson & Lynne Sawyer
With a unique venue combined with passionate and
Tickets from £14.50 Kathleen Watson and Lynne Sawyer return for knowledgeable staff, you’ll have a great experience
another exhibition of current work. Both artists booking your event with us.
have exhibited together for many years, since
meeting at University. They are regularly to be Find out more about our spaces and our flexible
Coming Soon! found out in the field sketching, and both enjoy packages to suit your needs.
pushing the boundaries of art with alternative and
American Troubadour experimental materials to produce both figurative hires@artrix.co.uk
Songs and Stories and abstract work in a wide range of media. With
this exhibition they continue to explore and be
Performed by Alistair Sherwood (Americana) inspired by the natural world in a celebration of
Saturday 11th January 8pm texture and colour.
Alistair Sherwood’s new album pays tribute to
the inspiring lyrics and melodies of The American
Troubadour’s 1968 - 1978.
“An engaging, captivating and
Featuring songs by artists as prolific and influential humorous performance”
& More
& More
as James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel,
“I could hear every word sung
Tom Paxton,Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash,Willie
Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and John Denver.
clearly”
“Everybody said they really
Tickets: £15 enjoyed the evening”
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shows ahead’ Brooks
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Team Artrix’
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