ACT (Arts and Community in Thornbury) is delighted to offer a warm welcome to anyone and everyone from 0 to 90, to join Mr Toad for a musical version of his adventures, plus a sumptuous afternoon tea, which Toad's helpers will serve in the secret garden, weather permitting!

This costumed and narrated musical treatment of The Wind In The Willows was written by John Rutter and will be sung by a mixed barbershop singing group called Razor Sharp, accompanied by Nigel Davies on the piano, with Barbie Davies as the Magistrate and a Field Mouse!

This group was formed more than 25 years ago in response to a Church roof appeal and since than has raised many hundreds of pounds for worthy causes. The entertainment will be followed by a delicious picnic tea, with plenty of home made treats, served in hampers from 'Toad Hall'.

Tickets are £8 and £7 for FACTs (Friends of ACT) and are available from Thornbury Garden Centre in the High Street. This is sure to be a popular event and places are limited, so tootle along, like Toad, and join in the fun!

To learn more about ACT's exciting project to provide a theatre-based community complex, please click and discover how to become a FACT!
www.ACTthornbury.org.uk

Carrie’s War is the unforgettable story of one ordinary girl and her brother, packed off to the Welsh mining valleys at the start of the war and living through extraordinary events. Nina Bawden’s award-winning book has been consistently voted one of the nation’s best-loved novels. Direct from the West End, this hugely successful stage adaptation brings to life Bawden’s heart-warming, funny and evocative tale in a beautifully staged production. The play features a 13 strong cast and stars Brigit Forsyth who is well-known as the long-suffering Thelma in The Likely Lads and who recently starred in the stage production of Calendar Girls and Hannah Waterman who was in East Enders and also starred the Calendar Girls.
www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Want to see the UK inspired by your passion for God? Are you a street dancer wanting to bring something fresh and innovative to the scene? ngm is offering you the opportunity to be a driving force in the new Urban Dance Crew, with opportunities to perform in clubs, pubs, schools churches, festivals, conferences and much more.

Plus, we want to give your the foundations to withstand the pressures of the performance industry with: relevant bibilical teaching, masterclasses with experienced producers, artists and choreographers, industry support, cultural understanding and marketing training. For ages 17-25. It's all within ngm's state of the art centre, giving you access to recording studios, rehearsal rooms, performance venue and dance studios.

For an application pack and audition times please contact 01454 414880 email below.
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Liverpool is a city with a fascinating history. One of Great Britain’s most important ports, European city of culture in 2008, and a musical and comedy background second to none. Not surprising therefore that we thought it would make a great subject for a show.

Liverpool is home to The Mersey Sound, the Grand National and two world beating Cathedrals not to mention two Premier League football teams. It has spawned the likes of Willy Russell, Roger McGough, Ken Dodd and The Beatles, so it has been difficult to condense the wealth of material available to us into 2 hours.

We will give you a short lesson in ‘Scouse’ to start you off and then you can sit back and enjoy some of the music and humour which has been so much part of Liverpool’s history for decades.

Jenny Dennis, a scouser born and bred, will be at the helm to guide you through the evening and the talented Octopus crew have been practising their broad ‘u’s and flat ‘a’s for weeks to make everything sound authentic! It promises to be an evening full of fun and laughter, with a few poignant moments as well.

The proceeds of the show will be split between two charities, The Christ the King Congo Appeal and ACT (Arts and Community in Thornbury). Tickets, priced at £7 and £6, will be available from R A Bennetts on The Plain from Monday 6th September.
www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk

A light-hearted evening to celebrate Quaker week. Rosie Bailey will read some of UA Fanthorpe's poems, some of which have been set to music. For more details contact Maggie Jeffery on 01454 413535.

Escapologist, magician, secret agent, lover, husband, devoted son, enemy of the establishment, Harry Houdini was all and none of these things. His life remains a mystery, and his greatest trick remains his ability to escape interpretation, until now....

Using Proteus' distinctive style of fusing physical performance, circus, magic and music Harry Houdini will be resurrected to tell his remarkable story of a truly self-made man and the myths that have made him a legend.

Tickets now on sale — £6.50 and £5.50 senior citizens. Refreshments available on the night. For more details contact Turnberrie’s on 01454 868485 or email below.
www.turnberries.co.uk
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A theatrical evening with Henry VIII’s 6th wife.
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This is a special invitation for you to come and join us in celebrating God’s faithfulness.

Sing along to that classic Heartbeat favourite “Come on and Celebrate” once more (we will be showing some exclusive never seen before clips of us both in Heartbeat!) and be the first people to hear a song performed from my new musical inspired by the prodigal son.

We also have some very special guests coming and cameo performances from On Off Switch, our new urban dance crew, Release and the new production of Songs from the Shows! Tickets are £5 (suggested donation). For more information and leaflets for your church, or to buy your tickets call 01454 414880.
www.ngm.org.uk

MURDER! MURDER! Well you will certainly witness one or two of those in “JEKYLL and HYDE” - but there’s lots more too! The musical is based on the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson (with a somewhat embellished story!).

Jekyll, a young doctor, is convinced of the duality of the human character and wishes to separate the two in order to attempt to release his father from the mental illness which is imprisoning him. Denied the opportunity to try his formula on another human, Jekyll decides to experiment on himself and Hyde is “born”!

Jekyll can, perhaps, be seen as a flawed genius; he is well-intentioned, but we all know where good intentions lead! As well as the familiar theme of conflicting good and evil the show has not one but two entwined “love” stories; Jekyll is engaged to the devoted Emma but also finds himself attracted to the prostitute Lucy whom he meets on his stag night. For her part Lucy is overwhelmed by Jekyll’s kindness when she turns to him when she is injured by Hyde and muses on what might be as she sings “If Someone Like You”; at the same time she finds herself both attracted to and repelled by Hyde.

Many twists and turns ensue with much drama, passion and pathos along the way, culminating in a dramatic climax - definitely a show not to be missed! The music is awe-inspiring with wonderful songs like “This is the Moment”; if you liked “Les Miserables” you will love “Jekyll and Hyde”!

Tickets are £9, £8 concession and on Wednesday 3 full price tickets for the price of 2, on the other performances buy 10 tickets get one free!

The box office will open at Wildings on Wednesday 6th October or ring now on 01454 415850. Tickets can also be reserved, but not paid for by e-mailing below.

If you would like to know more about the show and the group why not take a peep at our website below.
www.tmtg.org.uk
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Visitors to the Castle will be able to enjoy 2 performances a day of the Henry VIII Puppet Show in the Great Hall, and meet Henry as he strolls through the Castle – all included within the Castle admission price.
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BBC Radio’s multi award-winning programme antidote to panel games returns with their sell-out 'best of' touring show. Join Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and their special guest host, Rob Brydon, for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. The long-suffering Colin Sell provides the piano accompaniment.
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Chris Harris has had a long association with Thornbury and makes a welcome return for ACT (Arts and Community in Thornbury).

So, whether you remember Chris coming to Thornbury, performing one of his one-man shows for Thornbury Arts Festival and then joining forces with the then Thornbury Amateur Operatic Society over 20 years ago, if you have enjoyed his acting skills, both on television and in the theatre, or if pantomime holds a fascination for you, why not join him for a very interesting evening?

For more information on ACT and its project to build a theatre and arts complex in Thornbury, or to volunteer your help or to become a FACT, please click below.
www.ACTthornbury.org.uk

In an ancient, crumbling mansion, sheltering from the howling winds that tear across the desolate, fog-laden moorland that surrounds it, two men stumble across a dark, terrifying secret that will change their lives for ever..... This gripping new adaptation of some of Charles Dicken’s most haunting works is presented by Bill Kenwright, one of our most experienced and successful theatrical producers, and will have you on the edge of your seat.
www.thornburytheatregoers.org.uk
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Watch out, there’s magic about!

By popular demand, Barry Smith and wife Sue are returning to present their new magic show with a different line-up to their first show in 2008.

Barry and Sue last performed at the Cossham Hall in November 2008, the debut of their magic show. That occasion saw the Cossham Hall packed to its maximum capacity where Barry delighted the audience with his own inimitable style. The magic show was so successful, and has gone from strength to strength as they have taken the show to other venues. As an offshoot of this, Barry is very proud to say that earlier this year he was made a Member of the prestigious Magic Circle, the world’s premier magical society.

The show will appeal to mixed age groups, above the age of 12. Astonishment will be the order of the evening as Barry astounds the audience with his amazing magical skills, eloquent patter, interesting facts, comedy and mind-blowing magical feats. There will be predictions, rope tricks, telepathy, card tricks, illusions and more, along with audience participation.

There will be a break during which wine and soft drinks may be purchased. Tickets are £7.50 and will be on sale at Thornbury Town Hall weekdays from Monday 1 November, or by calling 07849 638804 or 851762. Alternatively, tickets may be reserved in advance by e-mailing Barry below.

Magical entertainment is not often seen in Thornbury, and it is anticipated that, due to the popularity of their first magic show, tickets will quickly disappear (in true magic fashion), so act quickly if you do not want to be disappointed. Tickets will be on sale at the door on the night also, space permitting.

So come along to the Cossham Hall to be a part of a fascinating and memorable evening of magical entertainment. A donation from this event will be given to the Armstrong Hall project to assist in the re-building of the dressing rooms and improvement of the back stage facilities.
www.barrysmith.co.uk
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Watch out, there’s magic about!

By popular demand, Barry Smith and wife Sue are returning to present their new magic show with a different line-up to their first show in 2008.

Barry and Sue last performed at the Cossham Hall in November 2008, the debut of their magic show. That occasion saw the Cossham Hall packed to its maximum capacity where Barry delighted the audience with his own inimitable style. The magic show was so successful, and has gone from strength to strength as they have taken the show to other venues. As an offshoot of this, Barry is very proud to say that earlier this year he was made a Member of the prestigious Magic Circle, the world’s premier magical society.

The show will appeal to mixed age groups, above the age of 12. Astonishment will be the order of the evening as Barry astounds the audience with his amazing magical skills, eloquent patter, interesting facts, comedy and mind-blowing magical feats. There will be predictions, rope tricks, telepathy, card tricks, illusions and more, along with audience participation.

There will be a break during which wine and soft drinks may be purchased. Tickets are £7.50 and will be on sale at Thornbury Town Hall weekdays from Monday 1 November, or by calling 07849 638804 or 851762. Alternatively, tickets may be reserved in advance by e-mailing Barry below.

Magical entertainment is not often seen in Thornbury, and it is anticipated that, due to the popularity of their first magic show, tickets will quickly disappear (in true magic fashion), so act quickly if you do not want to be disappointed. Tickets will be on sale at the door on the night also, space permitting.

So come along to the Cossham Hall to be a part of a fascinating and memorable evening of magical entertainment. A donation from this event will be given to the Armstrong Hall project to assist in the re-building of the dressing rooms and improvement of the back stage facilities.
www.barrysmith.co.uk
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