Gruoch is a feminist, myth-centred examination of the bereaved and abused girl who became Lady Macbeth as an act of revenge for the death of her father. She did indeed manipulate Macbeth to kill Duncan, but not through vaulting ambition… this “icon of evil” may be the power behind the throne, but as the only […]
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Brave Rival
Five years on and Brave Rival are the fast-rising, rip-roaring, rock and blues juggernaut ready to take their place in the upper echelons of British Rock Hierarchy. Since their inception in 2019, Portsmouth based Brave Rival have delighted fans and critics alike with their modern take on classic rock vibes. This culminated in the release […]
The Rosie Hood Band
A Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie Hood is known for her powerful, clear vocals and captivating performances combining poetic writing with honest interpretations of traditional English songs. In her ‘Classy’ (MOJO) 4-piece, Rosie is joined by fiddle-player Nicola Beazley, melodeon-player & percussionist Robyn Wallace and fiddle-player Rosie Butler-Hall. The instrumentalists bring dynamic lift and drive, […]
Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
A Company Gavin Robertson presentation Written and Performed by Gavin RobertsonDirected by Nicholas Collett. Following performances in USA, UK and recently, Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the fortune-hunter movie phenomenon encompassing everything from ‘Indiana Jones’ to ‘National Treasure’ via ‘Romancing The Stone’ – in his latest physical cartoon style adventure – spoofing the […]
The Bridge: Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson
The Bridge is Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. With their musical empathy, Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson transform their concerts into a vehicle that connects, incorporates and juxtaposes their different generations; and the spiritual journey that drives their thrilling yet soothing performances. Like many other Cubans or Caribbean, they enjoy a natural sense of […]
Gaelforce
Gaelforce – winners of the 2023 introducing stage at the Great British folk festival – are a Celtic folk rock band with fiddle & Highland bagpipes who play Scots & Irish tunes and traditional folk songs. Just seen Gaelforce at Butlin’s. Awesome. Zoe-Anne Wadey Great set today at Centre Stage Butlins. I am not really […]
Barnstormers Comedy April 2025
Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight your comedians are: Chris Washington, Alex Hylton and Nick Doody.
Barnstormers Comedy March 2025
Featuring three comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormers compere. Tonight’s comedians are: award winning Bolton-born comedian Chris Kehoe, ‘A damn fine satirist.’ – The Skinny; face of the Mash report Steve N Allen, ‘Allen hits the mark, with an effusive mix of biting satire and gleeful mud-slinging that recalls Russell Howard by way […]
Barnstormers Comedy Feb 2025
Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight, they are: the Big Man of Northern Comedy Steffen Peddie, ‘A fresh Geordie talent’ – Metro; warm friendly observationalist with set pieces Tony Vino, ‘A great show; the assured Tony Vino copes with a mixed audience […]
Barnstormers Comedy Jan 2025
Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight’s comedians are: Fran Garrity – ‘one of the North East’s finest comedic exports of recent years…’; Stephanie Laing – ‘a mix of silliness, filth and unusual observations’ and Dave Williams – “Charming storyteller with a delightful […]