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HAGS AND HEROINES
ANNAMATION
12th March at 7.30pm
In this fast flow of unique stories and spell binding songs, hideous heroines and heavenly hags come bursting into the 21st century.
Annamation offers a feast of of word, song and theatricality to revamp your view of womanhood for Women's Week 2010.
"Hags & Heroines is a rare theatrical gem, proving you don’t need big budget production elements or a famous celebrity in your cast to make an evening at the theatre totally captivating and thoroughly entertaining." Public Review.
http://www.annamation.co.uk/
- Age 12+
- Tickets: £6; £4 concessions.Women's Week Special:
- Bring your friends. Groups of 6+: £5 per ticket.
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This production is supported by
Black Country Touring
See full review 
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PENGUIN
LONG NOSE THEATRE
18th March at 10.30am & 1.30pm
All tickets £2.50 (Sold out - stand by tickets only)
Following their runaway success with Flyaway Katie in 2008, Long Nose Puppets return with an inspiring, inventive and colourful puppet show for the very young.
Ben is delighted when he rips open his present and finds a penguin inside. “Hello, Penguin!” says Ben. Penguin says nothing. What can Ben do to make Penguin speak?. Follow the twists and turns of this wonderful tale, in which a silent Penguin turns marvelously eloquent and a little boy finally gets his heart’s desire.
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WHAT SHOW?
Help us choose our next family show. Free prize draw. Closing date: 12 March. Click here to enter. 
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THE PERFECT STORY
FLASHBULB THEATRE
22nd April 7.30pm
Join us as we follow a young boys quest to write the perfect story. Led by an
eclectic chorus of characters, we will guide you through this piece of highly
visual theatre to werid and wonderful worlds. Come with us on this exciting
journey of self discovery and find out the truth of this magical tale . . . . .
Tickets: £6; £4 concessions (On sale soon)
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THE JOHN RICHARDS BAND
Saturday 6th March
Intelligent songs with great lyrics underpin the acoustic sound of the John Richards band. His live performances are not only filled with wonderful melodies and arrangement but stories that transport you. Many will have seen John’s band support artists at Newhampton Arts Centre over the past year. This show will see them perform a full set.
Support from Paul Dowswell
Tickets £8
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DAN WHITEHOUSE & THE BREWOOD CHOIR
Sat 13th March.
8.00pm. Doors open 7.30pm
A joint concert featuring alt folk rock singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse (with band) and the mixed choral group The Brewood Singers. This unique collaboaration celebrates the human voice in composition and performance.
Dan Whitehouse released 3 (critically acclaimed) EPs in 2009; The Balloon: The Bubble & The Box. His voice has been described as "sensational" by Tom Robinson (BBC), his songs as "really, really gorgeous" by Janice Long (BBC) and his sound likened to Peter Gabriel, Damien Rice and Coldplay. Dan will be joined by Joyn Large on percussion and Tom Bounford on violin.
www.dan-whitehouse.com
The Brewood Singers are a popular, forward looking choral group who were formed in 1973. The Singers are known for their wide repertoire of classic pop songs, show and film music, traditional and religious music. The variety of repertoire has enabled them to perform many different types of concerts throughout the Midlands and have seen them collaborate with several orchestras and ensembles.
www.brewoodsingers.co.uk
Please note that seats can only be reserved on tickets bought in advance.
£8 on the door; £6 in advance
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TWO TIME POLKA
9th April
8.00pm Doors open 7.30pm
This spring sees Two Time Polka take to the road bringing their unique take on American Roots music to an ever-growing fan base.Rooted in Cajun, Zydeco, and Bluegrass music,they have played the legendary Glastonbury Festival, Italy Folk Festival 'Folkest' and Belgiums World Music Festival, Paulusfeesten, in Ostend.
This intriguing and interesting band has crossed Irish, American and European roots styles with a courage and conviction rarely seen anywhere else."
Tickets: £10
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BRASS MONKEY
17th April
8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)
Brass monkey features legends of folk, John Kirkpatrick, Martin Carthy, Roger Williams, Paul Archibald and Martin Brinsford. Martin Carthy ( Steeleye Span, The Watersons) and John Kirkpatrick worked together in the Albion Country band before recruiting the current line up.
With their brassy sound they continue to ride high off the release of their head of steam LP released in April 2009.
Tickets: £12.50
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LAISH
Sat 8th May
8pm. Doors: 7.30pm
Willkommen Collective, new signing The Laish are certainly at the forefront of the Brighton and London's alternative folk scene.
Front man Danny Green when not playing with the Laish plays drums and sings with the progressive folk behemoth, The Leisure Society , Sons of Noel and Adrian, as well as occasionally lending his talents to Laura Marling.
When he's not being useful, he's writing and recording lyrically humble beautiful songs that have an inventive finger picking style, a distinctive and honest vocal delivery and violins, melodica, bass and drums. Laish featuring Ben Gregory and Mike Miles from Curly Hair on rhythm section, violin by folk singer Jo Burke and vocals by Cathy Cardin from Sons of Noel and Adrian and Redwood Red create a sound that can only be describe as sound-scapes of beauty. Lovers of Belle and Sebastian, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Neil Young, Stornowayetc...Should not miss this one.
A few nice words from people with pens:
“Best Live Band Seen This Week....electro-folk innovators....Daniel Green's sublime vocals...honest soulful and gimmick free” (NME)
“Pure people music for the soul...folk of the kind that raises heart rates and quickens pulses”. (Source Magazine)
Support TBC.
Tickets £6.50 in advance £8 on door (on sale soon)
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MARTIN SIMPSON
Sat 15th May
8pm. Doors open 7.30pm
ONe of the finest finger and slide pickers of our time and a superb interpreter of traditional music.
£12.50
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FAWLTY TOWERS
An adpatation of the classic tv comedy by John Cleese and Connie Booth
CENTRAL YOUTH THEATRE
Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st March at 7.30pm
Where was Sybil on the night of the great wedding anniversary disaster? Exactly which guest is sleeping in which bedroom? What is a waldorf salad? Who stole £75 from Mrs Richards? Will Manuel ever understand Basil ? And will Basil ever understand Manuel ?
All this and much more, must be sorted out by the stressed and irascible Basil Fawlty, his domineering wife Sybil and long suffering staff. Running a hotel in Torquay is just not that easy! Hilarious, manic humour at its best!
Tickets: £7; £5 concessions; Family Ticket: £20 (2A&2C)
Both Shows: £11; £8 conc.
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TOTALLY OVER YOU
CENTRAL YOUTH THEATRE
Friday 19th & Saturday 20th March at 7.30pm
Based loosely on Les Precieuses Ridicules by Moliere, this light comedy satirises the modern obsession with celebrity.
Four girls dump their current boyfriends to pursue their dreams of becoming famous through marrying celebrities. The boys then decide, with the help of teh school's drama class, to create a witty scenario and lay a trick on the girls. but will the boys every truly be 'totally over' the girls?
Tickets: £7; £5 concessions; Family Ticket: £18 (2A&2C)
Both Shows: £11; £8 conc.
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THE BIG NOISE AT FORTISSIMO
Central Youth Theatre Junior Members
26 & 27 May 7.30pm
Abandoned in the bottom of the Toy Cupboard, a regiment of Lead Soldiers set out on a whirlwind adventure to try and recapture their long lost fort. Meeting many exciting and unsual characters along the way, audiences will enjoy this roller coaster ride featuring all your favorite childhood toys, from choo choo trains to china dolls. A two act show suitable for all ages.
Tickets: £5; £4 concessions; Family Ticket: £15 (2A 2C)
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OPENING THE DOORS TO THE ARTS (2)
CENTRAL YOUTH THEATRE
FRIDAY 16th APRIL 10AM-4.30PM
Ever thought you would like to pursue a career in Acting, Technical Theatre, Stage-Management, TV, Film, Design, Journalism and or other associated trade? having trouble getting good careers advice? Not sure where to start or who to talk to?
Find out the trade secrets from former member of Central Youth Theatre who have gone on to be industry professionals. They are all from Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, but they've all managed to go on an carve out successful careers in the arts. Now they are willing to try to help you - by giving you inspiration, advice and guidance.
ACTING: Training for actors; Auditioning for drama schools; Acting in theatre & TV;
WORKING IN TV & MEDIA: Media jounalism; Roles in TV Production;
OTHER PROFESSIONS: Stage combat; Theatre producer; Stage manager
To enrol complete a form on www.centralyouththeatre.org
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