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ACT (Arts and Community in Thornbury)
ACT logoACT is a project to build a new performance and arts venue in Thornbury.
It has been set up as an independent (not for profit) organisation solely with the purpose of developing and building a new 'state of the art' performance venue in Thornbury.
It will serve the town and local area, bridging the arts facilities vacuum between Bristol, Cheltenham and Bath.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/act.php
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Classique Academy of Dance
Wickwar Village Hall, Wickwar GL12 8NB
Tel: 07887 972 451

Fascinating Rhythm
Fascinating Rhythm is one of the UK's top female close harmony singing groups. We love to sing together and entertain audiences in all kinds of venues including concerts, social evenings, charity events, competitions and festivals. Singing unaccompanied in 4 part harmony, we perform a wide range of songs such as Come Fly With Me, Sweet Dreams, One Moment In Time, One Fine Day, Raining Men and I Have Dreamed.
We rehearse every Thursday from 7.30-10pm at King George Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy.
Click below if you would like further information about joining us or hiring us for your event.
www.fascinating-rhythm.co.uk
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Friends of Thornbury Arts Festival
For more information please contact Ralph Shallcross on 01454 416882 or by email below.
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Impatient Vagrant Theatre Company
Impatient Vagrant offer affordable arts activities for all ages, based at Marlwood School. As well as weekly classes for young people we regularly stage new work inspired by the local area.
Our Youth Theatre (Ages 5-16) stage regular performances. We do not hold auditions we just require lots of energy and enthusiasm.
We work in schools, youth centres and community venues with one off workshops or longer term projects. More information can be found on our website below.
www.impatientvagrant.com

Inspire Arts Trust
Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, BS35 3JA
Tel: 01454 414880

Northavon Youth Theatre Company
Northavon Youth Theatre Company (NYTC) is a performance vehicle for 60 young people aged 11-18 (including disabled) drawn from the local community, and all are students of the Northavon School of Drama. They are encouraged to responsibly develop both interpersonal and theatrical skills through tuition plus workshops - culminating in performing Musicals or Showcases, usually annually around Easter and July respectively, plus Concerts by arrangement.

Having presented high quality youth productions for 31 years, (a South-West record), gained seven theatrical awards in the last twelve years and launched many professional careers, NYTC's reputation reflects enthusiasm, energy and excellence!

For more information, please contact our Principal, Lyn Bedford on 01454 884154, or by email.

www.nytc.org.uk
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Octopus Drama Group
'Octopus' was conceived in 1971 as a multi-denominational society which would bring people of the Thornbury area together for an assortment of social activities. Some tentacles have withered and died, but the drama tentacle has developed beyond all expectations.

We perform three shows a year: a pantomime in January, a play in June, and a revue in October - proceeds from the October show go to charity.

We perform our shows in the Christ the King Church Hall, Castle Street, in Thornbury.

www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk

Rural Arts South Gloucestershire
Rural Arts South Gloucestershire is the Rural & Community Arts Touring Scheme for South Gloucestershire. It provides a choice of high quality arts events for local communities. These include performances by professional companies, workshops and films, usually held in village halls, schools or community centres.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer RASG promoter, would like a brochure or to join our mailing list, please click below or call 01249 701628/712618 Monday to Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-4pm.
www.ruralartswiltshire.blogspot.com
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The Parish Players
The Parish Players began life in the 1960s, as the drama group of the Olveston and Tockington WI. Subsequently, men were recruited and the present company, with its enviable history of successful productions, was built. Since 2000, the group has been performing scripted works, before this it was all home grown. The group operates for six months each year, with a new theme every year.
Click below to find out more.
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Thornbury Amateur Dramatic Society
Begun in the 1930s, TADS is Thornbury's oldest dramatic society. It tackles a huge variety of often challenging works, from Shakespeare to Terry Pratchett, with at least three productions a year, including one outdoors every summer.
TADS is open to anyone over 16 with any level of experience, and set designers and costumiers are as welcome as actors - rehearsals take place at Turnberrie's.
New ideas for venues and types of production are always welcome, as are members from other societies, or from outside Thornbury. Standard membership costs £30 (£5 for associate members and students). Call 0798 567 5117 for more info.
www.drama-in-thornbury.co.uk
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Thornbury Arts Festival
Thornbury Arts FestivalFor more information, see our Thornbury Arts Festival page, or visit the festival website, below.
www.thornburyartsfestival.com

Thornbury Methodist Players
For more information, please contact Rick Hutton on 01454 884161 or by email below.
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Thornbury Musical Theatre Group
We are an amateur group which performs a pantomime, concert and a main show every year at Thornbury's Armstrong Hall. We are a dedicated, close knit group and also organise regular social activities. New members are always welcome, as well as backstage crew.
All enquiries 01454 853947 or look at our website.
www.tmtg.org.uk
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Thornbury Theatregoers
Thornbury Theatregoers helps you enjoy the theatre without the worry of driving or parking at night. We organise around ten coach trips a year to see plays, classical concerts, ballets and light operas.
We book accessible seats and regularly visit Theatre Royal Bath, Everyman at Cheltenham, Bristol Old Vic, Hippodrome and Colston Hall.
If you are interested in joining, please visit our website or email for more information.
www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Your Call Theatre Group
Young people (14 +) who enjoy drama and want to have a good time while developing their theatrical skills in a friendly and encouraging environment are welcome to join us.
We meet on Friday evenings at Thornbury URC and put on productions throughout the year for everyone to work towards. £4 per 2 hour session and 6th session free.
Call Jill on 01454 413850 or email below.
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Saturday 26th May 2012
10.30am: BACH B minor Mass Workshop
Castle School, Thornbury

The South Cotswold Choral Group will hold a workshop to study J.S.Bach’s B minor Mass under the leadership of Nigel Perrin. The public are invited to take part in studying this great work.

The workshop runs from 10.30am-4pm when the public are invited to come and listen to a performance of the results of the day’s endeavours.

Nigel Perrin was for a long time the high voice of the King’s Singers and now is heavily involved in choral singing in both Bath and Wells.

The price for the all day workshop is £15 which includes teas, coffees, biscuits and even cake!

To obtain an entry form visit the South Cotswold Choral Group’s website below or contact the SCCG Secretary Julia O’Connor-Beach on 01454 260877 or by email below.

www.sccg.info
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10.30am: South Cotswold Choral Group Workshop, Castle School
Castle School, Thornbury

South Cotswold Choral Group Workshop
10.30am-5pm, The Castle School, Thornbury

The South Cotswold Choral Group are holding a Workshop to study J.S.Bach's B minor Mass conducted by Nigel Perrin, with a free performance at 4pm. The day costs £15 with teas, coffees, squash, biscuits and cake included, and hire of the Novello score costs £2. Bring your own lunch. For an enrolment form contact the South Cotswold Choral Group Secretary Julia O'Connor-Beach on 01454 260877, email below or download a form from the website below.

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Wednesday 6th June 2012
ngm Open Day
Caedmon Complex

Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, Thornbury

Calling all singers, dancers, musicians, technicians and DJs aged 17-25. Are you looking for a course to develop you as an artist and help you grow in your walk with God?

Come along to our Open Day to find out more! Email below to book your place.

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7.30pm: Octopus Presents "Blithe Spirit"
Christ The King Church, Thornbury

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June at Christ the King Church Hall, Castle Street, Thornbury

Noël Coward's 1941 comedy Blithe Spirit centres on novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth who are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a séance.

They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. However, when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and is determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get extremely complicated.

The play, directed by Shelagh Fagan, has a ‘star’ filled cast and promises to be an evening full of fun and laughter. Octopus is a friendly and well organised local amateur dramatic group, based in Thornbury. The stage is set in a small but cosy hall and the performance... Read more >>

www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk

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Thursday 7th June 2012
10.30am: Diamond Jubilee Family Fun Day
Kingswood Park

10.30am-4pm

Come along and enjoy a range of family fun activities, live music and refreshments - all with free entry.

Enjoy activities and workshops, live performances, multi sports, stalls and stands, live music and storytelling.

For more information, please click below.

www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/72...

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Thornbury Theatregoers: Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing

Thornbury Theatregoers: Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing
Everyman, Cheltenham, leaving from outside Gillingstool School, Thornbury

Henry is a brilliant and celebrated playwright. With his wife Charlotte in the starring role, his new play examines the complexity of love and fidelity. Henry’s reality and fiction blur when passions ignite and his own marriage becomes entwined with that of Charlotte’s co-star, Max and wife Annie. As Henry struggles to write a new work, the players in this game of deceit and lust are all searching. But can any of them find The Real Thing?

www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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7.30pm: Octopus Presents "Blithe Spirit"
Christ The King Church, Thornbury

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June at Christ the King Church Hall, Castle Street, Thornbury

Noël Coward's 1941 comedy Blithe Spirit centres on novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth who are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a séance.

They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. However, when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and is determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get extremely complicated.

The play, directed by Shelagh Fagan, has a ‘star’ filled cast and promises to be an evening full of fun and laughter. Octopus is a friendly and well organised local amateur dramatic group, based in Thornbury. The stage is set in a small but cosy hall and the performance... Read more >>

www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk

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Friday 8th June 2012
7.30pm: Octopus Presents "Blithe Spirit"
Christ The King Church, Thornbury

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June at Christ the King Church Hall, Castle Street, Thornbury

Noël Coward's 1941 comedy Blithe Spirit centres on novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth who are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a séance.

They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. However, when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and is determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get extremely complicated.

The play, directed by Shelagh Fagan, has a ‘star’ filled cast and promises to be an evening full of fun and laughter. Octopus is a friendly and well organised local amateur dramatic group, based in Thornbury. The stage is set in a small but cosy hall and the performance... Read more >>

www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk

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Saturday 9th June 2012
7.30pm: Octopus Presents "Blithe Spirit"
Christ The King Church, Thornbury

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June at Christ the King Church Hall, Castle Street, Thornbury

Noël Coward's 1941 comedy Blithe Spirit centres on novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth who are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a séance.

They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. However, when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and is determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get extremely complicated.

The play, directed by Shelagh Fagan, has a ‘star’ filled cast and promises to be an evening full of fun and laughter. Octopus is a friendly and well organised local amateur dramatic group, based in Thornbury. The stage is set in a small but cosy hall and the performance... Read more >>

www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk

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Sunday 10th June 2012
2.30pm: The Festival Players: Richard III, Itchington

THE FESTIVAL PLAYERS
THEATRE COMPANY
2012 SUMMER TOUR
Gate Farmhouse, Itchington, Alveston
Tickets: £14.00 (£9.50 child under 15) Tel 01 454 413318

Open air performance. Bring your own rugs and chairs.
Garden open at noon for picnics.

Shakespeare has crafted a Machiavellian character of gargantuan ego and ambition, Richard Duke of Gloucester, who will stop at nothing to gain the Crown.

Playing in splendid period costume, the Festival Players Theatre Company is thrilled to bring you the drama of the last King of England to be killed in battle. In its inimitable colourful, energetic, and crystal-clear style this all-male ensemble promises an unforgettable and exciting theatrical experience.

In aid of Combat Stress.


Sunday 17th June 2012
TMTG Diamond Concert
Old Down Country Park

Looking for a treat for Father’s Day? No doubt many of you will already have plans in place to celebrate but why not add an outdoor concert?

Thornbury Musical Theatre Group will be performing a Diamond Concert as their contribution to celebrations marking the Jubilee. The concert will take place in the beautiful Victorian walled garden at Old Down Country Park and will consist of music from the last six decades, including iconic Disney songs; this is truly a concert for everyone. For some it will be a trip down memory lane, a chance to relive youth, for the younger audience members it will be a great introduction to some fantastic music along with much they will already be familiar with.

There will be a performance at 3pm and another at 7pm. Tickets are £10, concession £8(OAP and students), child £5 with a special family ticket at £25 for the afternoon performance. Afternoon ticket prices also include entry to the Park so why not make a day of it? Bring a picnic and something... Read more >>

www.tmtg.org.uk

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Saturday 23rd June 2012
10.30am: Armed Forces Day
Kingswood Park

Armed Forces Day, which replaces Veterans Day, aims to honour the contribution made by current members of the armed forces and by veterans of all ages.

It provides an opportunity for us all to join together to pay tribute to the armed forces, past, present and future.

After the huge successes of previous years, South Gloucestershire Council are organising a parade and activities at Kingswood Park, 10.30am-4pm.

The veterans' parade with marching band and military vehicles assembles at 11am at Kimberley Road, Kingswood, and concludes in Kingswood Park.

In the park there will be stalls, demonstrations and activities for all the family, and a drum head ceremony at 12.15pm with Rev Peter Hussey officiating.

For more information please click below.

www.southglos.gov.uk/LeisureCultu...

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Sunday 1st July 2012
12.30pm: Charity Garden Party, Itchington

Garden Party in aid of Sarcoma UK soft tissue and bone cancer at Gate Farmhouse, Itchington

Entertainment by MO,MAC'n'ME, Damara Belly Dancers and Ben Maddock - classical guitarist. Lunch included in ticket price £15/£6 children. Tickets available from 01454 413173/413318.


Saturday 7th July 2012
2012 Engage Cultural Festival, Wise Campus, Filton

Bringing our Communities together

South Gloucestershire is home to a vibrant range of communities, each with their own unique customs, culture and heritage.

Drawing visitors from around the world, the Engage festival is a multicultural event that showcases the vibrant cultures of the people that live and work in South Gloucestershire.

Engage is a dynamic and colourful celebration of world music, dance, drama, food and workshops. The Engage festival helps us to appreciate the richness of our communities through the many talented musicians, singers and dancers who participate.

As part of the celebrations, more than 250 performers will come together for a variety of exciting live performances, youth and environmental activities, interactive stalls, and an impressive feast of Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese and British food.

www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/36...


Tuesday 17th July 2012
Thornbury Theatregoers: Doctor in the House

Thornbury Theatregoers: Doctor in the House
Everyman, Cheltenham, leaving from outside Gillingstool School, Thornbury

The play follows the fortunes of Simon Sparrow (Joe Pasquale) starting as a new medical student at the fictional St Swithin’s Teaching Hospital in London. When Sparrow has to leave his lodgings to get away from his landlady’s amorous daughter, he ends up sharing a flat with three amiable but feckless fellow students. Towering over them all is the short-tempered and demanding chief surgeon, Sir Lancelot Spratt, played by Robert Powell. Both Joe and Robert have delighted audiences with their innumerable roles on the stage, in film as well as on the small screen so this should an evening of just what the doctor ordered!

www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Friday 20th July 2012
Bristol Harbour Festival: 20th - 22nd July

Bristol Harbour Festival takes over the city's harbour area with a programme of circus, dance, music and theatre.

www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk


Friday 3rd August 2012
60s and 70s Tribute Night
Tortworth Court

Enjoy a gala dinner and dance featuring music from the 60s and 70s until 1am, fantastic price of £24.95.

Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.

www.mythornbury.co.uk/tortworth_c...

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Saturday 15th September 2012
Sing for ACT
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Come along and spend an evening with South Gloucestershire’s Choirs led by the irrepressible Liz Martin, the indomitable Kate Phillipson-Masters and guest artist, folk singer, Johnny Coppin.

The event will be in two parts. In the afternoon there will be a workshop for the choir members including a warm up session with Liz and Kate and then Johnny will teach us a song especially written by him for the occasion.

In the evening there will be a concert at which each participating choir will sing two songs of their own choice and then the massed choirs will perform Johnny’s song. We are delighted to have Johnny Coppin with us for the day as he has been one of our greatest supporters right from the very beginning. This will be his third visit to Thornbury under the ACT banner. With Kate and Liz at the helm it will be a fun day for the choirs and audience alike.

To learn more about ACT's exciting project to provide a theatre-based community complex, please click below.

www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/a...

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Thursday 27th September 2012
7.30pm: Calendar Girls
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

27–29 September 2012

Calendar Girls (written by Tim Firth) is based on an inspiring true story of a group of friends from a Yorkshire WI who do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference!

When Annie’s husband John is diagnosed with leukaemia, she and best friend Chris persuade fellow W.I. members to pose for a charity calendar with a difference!

Hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence assists them to compile it, and the unexpected success of the calendar sparks a global phenomenon amongst the media.

Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!

Based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, the stage version of Calendar Girls has been an immense success for many years.

However, in a bid to get the play into the Guinness Book of Records to... Read more >>

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Wednesday 24th October 2012
TMTG: Beauty and the Beast
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a show for the whole family with wonderful music and sumptuous costumes. This is a show that can be enjoyed and appreciated on several levels. On one level it is of course the traditional fairytale which both young and old are familiar with, but also embedded within it are the themes of love, regret, true beauty and illusion – deeper truths as true today as ever.

We all love a happy ending and we aim to send the audience out with the “feel good factor”. There is bound to be a high demand for such a popular show so contact Karen on the above number or click below.

www.tmtg.org.uk

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Saturday 17th November 2012
10am: Living the Dream
Caedmon Complex

10am-5.30pm - A brand new event for girls aged 14-19.

Come and get seriously encouraged in how to live your life to the full with God as we spend a day together filled with creative talks, powerful worship, inspiring stories, breakout sessions including dance and vocal workshops with ngm’s talented artists, lots of fun and loads of food for thought! Don’t miss out!

Laura Cheadle is a gifted communicator and has travelled the UK speaking at Churches and youth conferences. Laura’s heart is to see girls get excited about God and excited about their own potential!

Release are ngm’s very own dance crew with a passion for inspiring young people to chase after their dreams!

Plus other exciting ngm speakers and artists!

Tickets: £20 if you book by 10/08/12, £25 after 10/08/12, available from ngm 01454 414880 (including card payment facility) - click below.

www.ngm.org.uk/shop
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Saturday 15th December 2012
Mumping Night, The Chantry
The Chantry, Thornbury

Mumping Night
The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury

www.mythornbury.co.uk/act.php
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