Marton is going to have its own leg of “Beefy’s Great Forget-Me-Not Walk” on Sunday, April 11th. All participants should gather at 10:30am at the Marton Playing Fields Pavillion for Bacon Sandwiches, Coffee, Tea and fruit juice. Our walk to the Friendly Inn at Frankton will start at 11am and is in support of Sir Ian (Beefy) Botham’s Charity, Leukaemia Research. More event details to follow in March but please put this date into your diary.

If you’re interested please email Michael.Koch -at- pixelbase -dot- co -dot- uk with name and number of people participating in the walk.

Eathorpe Village Hall

Saturday, 6^th February at 8.00 p.m.

The great white whale is coming to Eathorpe!

First commissioned by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, Richard Derrington has adapted Herman Melville’s ‘Great American Novel’ as a 2-hander.  Last seen in Eathorpe as a Victorian poacher in his one-man show, ‘Taylor’s Tickler’, Richard has recently been receiving rave reviews for his performance in Warwick as Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’.  (You might also have seen him last summer in the lead role of Willy Loman in ‘Death of a Salesman’).

He is now presenting this show which explores the monumental themes of obsession and revenge.   It manages to be both funny and moving.   Ahab, Queequeg, Daggoo, Tashtego, Stubb, Starbuck, Flask – they all appear, and a few more besides – all performed by just two actors.

A special ingredient of the show is the other actor.  Richard is performing for the first time EVER with his 19 year old son, Ned, who has been working with the National Youth Theatre.   So who plays the part of the whale?  You’ll have to get a ticket to find out!

Tickets:     £7, £6 (o-65s, u-18s) if booked before 31^st January

£9, £8 (o-65s, u-18s) if booked after

To book:   Ring Sue on 01926 632575 or Pauline on 632242.

Or Email:  sueateathorpe@googlemail.com

Dr Teeth is back!

Friday, 15^th January 2010 at 8.00 p.m.

Steve Steinhaus Swing Band

Eathorpe Village Hall

(Bar /Doors Open from 7.30 p.m.)

Get ready for a warm-up during the cold month of January.  We’ve persuaded Stephen to have another go at raising the roof of Eathorpe Village Hall.

For anyone unfamiliar with the band, they perform swing, jive, 50s rock and roll – fronted by the huge voice and personality of Stephen (the Doctor) himself.  This is not ‘background music’.  This is ‘put on your dancing shoes’ time.  This is ‘let the dogs out’ time.  This is the 6-piece band, with vocals, sax, keys, bass drums and trumpet.

Be sure to book early.  This will sell out.

Tickets:  £10, £9 (o-65s, u-18s)

Ring Sue – 01926 632575 or Pauline 632242 or email sueateathorpe@googlemail.com

Friday, 5th March – A CARTOON HISTORY OF HERE by Ian McMillan and Tony Husband

Further details nearer the time.  Any early queries, please get in touch with Sue Burt on 01926 632575 or email sueateathorpe@googlemail.com

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Saturday, 10th October 2009 – Eathorpe Village Hall – 7.30 for 8.30 p.m.

Described by the Edinburgh Fringe Revue as “Anarchic comedy theatre at its best”, this show will kick off the next Live and Local season.  They come highly recommended by Plested & Brown, who brought us ‘Health and Stacey’ and ‘Minor Spectacular’, so I think we can be confident of another night of quality mayhem.

“As lightening flashes across the sky, the rugged silhouette of an old dark house looms into view.  Lost in a storm this seems like the only possible refuge – but what happens when you hear mysterious moaning in the middle of the night?  Behind every door lurks unimaginable horror….”

So the scene is set and the spooky horror story unfolds.

This inventive and gripping comedy horror features three fearless actors performing over 30 characters in just 75 minutes of action with an array of excellent props as well as daft puppets. With comedy and thrills galore, you’ll gasp, laugh and be amazed at the horrific experiments, mind-boggling love and the sensational death-defying finale.

Founders Mark and Paschale trained together at Circomedia, the UK’s premier centre for circus with theatre. Drawing on their backgrounds in physical theatre, circus, street theatre and cabaret, they combine improvisation, clowning, slapstick, puppetry and music to produce a distinctive and visually inventive style of eccentric comedy theatre that attracts both young and old. This show is no exception and there is a little something for everyone.

Tickets:

Those booking in advance will have the option of booking an excellent supper (courtesy of Pat Long) in with the price of the ticket:  £11, £10 (o-65s), £9 (u-18s).  Tickets purchased after 4th October, not including food:  £9, £8 (o-65s), £5 (u-18s).  Ring Sue – 01926 632575 or Pauline – 01926 632242 or email sue@eathorpe.demon.co.uk .

On Sunday 7th June 4pm

A Storytelling Performance
for children aged 6 plus and adults
by
Louise Coigley and Danya Miller
based on the book by
Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg

A small, brave boy named Antonio is kidnapped by brigands and carried off to their secret cave in the Italian mountains. Bored, the chief demands that Antonio tells a story; so he weaves an incredible tale of bears on beaches and bats in castles and the Thingy that lives in the moat, which enthrals his captors. But can he be clever enough to trick them and make his escape?

… a charming, witty, yarn-within-a-yarn that will captivate children as much on bright, sunny days, as on dark and, stormy nights.

’Danya and Louise weave this enthralling and interactive tale. My son and I were enchanted by the performance’ Melanie Dakin – Watford Observer

Both storytellers are local. Danya lives in Hunningham, whilst Louise was raised in Alveston, near Stratford. She went to The Croft School and later The Kingsley School in Leamington Spa

EATHORPE VILLAGE HALL               SUNDAY 7th JUNE – 4pm

Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Scottish Storytelling Centre V30                7th – 14th August
Valvona & Crolla V76                        15th – 22nd August

Booking Tickets
£5.00 for adults; £2.50 for children
£13.00 for family ticket
07858 465448
danyamiller@hotmail.co.uk

This production is supported by the National Lottery
through Arts Council England

Saturday, 14^th March

at 8.00 p.m. (doors/bar open 7.30 p.m.)

Absurd, hyperactive comedy where the props have a life of their own.   These are the two who, last time they were in Eathorpe, re-created Shirley Bassey’s Stairway to Heaven in a fantasy about a washing machine repair man.

There is a sort of plot:  Stacey, an inept Geography teacher, goes to the exotic Isle of Sambuca to build a new life.  But she is pursued by a Health and Safety officer from Hampshire County Council.

The pair get caught up in a jungle adventure involving cannibals, snakes, ex-pats and a multi-purpose palm tree.  If you want to know more, you’ll have to come and see the show.

A 5-star review of this show at the Edinburgh Festival suggested you should “Kill to get a ticket” (One4Review.com).  “We’ve seen it and we agree.” (Sue Burt and David French)

Here in Warwickshire, all you have to do is ring 01926 632575 or email sue@eathorpe.demon.co.uk.

Tickets:   £6, £5 (over-65s or students) if booked and paid for before 8^th March, or

£8, £7 (over-65s or students) if booked later.

Sunday, 15th February
Supper from 7.00 p.m. Show starts 8.00 p.m.

“Absolutely brilliant….. A boogie piano maestro with a top class band … a great performance” – PAUL JONES – BBC RADIO 2

“A serious challenger to Jools Holland as Britain’s no. 1 boogie pianist” – Blues in Britain

His four piece band are all exceptional musicians in their own right and the talents they bring to the performance raise the quality level right through the roof.

Daniel Smith is one of the most exciting young talents to emerge on the British blues scene and has a string of nominations as Best UK Blues Keyboardist.   He has a laid-back, dry humour and some great tales of life on the road.

This isn’t just a night for die-hard boogie-woogie fans.  It’s a real barnstorming performance from Daniel and his three musicians (keyboard, guitar, harmonica, bass, drums and vocals), with music that ranges from home-town Chicago blues to jazz-blues, jaw-dropping standards, countless fantastic solos and a stunning Brazilian drum piece.

We’ve decided to incorporate Sunday Supper into the evening, so you can start with a selection of hot savoury pies, accompanying salads and crusty rolls, followed by a piece of cake if you can find room.  The bar will also be open from 7.00 p.m.

Tickets:
including supper  £10, £9 (over-65s or students) if booked before 9th
without supper    £ 6, £5 (over-65s or students) if booked before 9th
without supper    £ 8, £7 (over-65s or students) if booked after 9th

Ring 01926 632575 (or 632242) or email sue@eathorpe.demon.co.uk

At Eathorpe Village Hall
on 23rd January 2009 at 8.00 p.m.

(bar opens 7.30 p.m.)

Welcome return to stars from the Doctor Teeth
Big Band and other great performers:

Featuring:  Stephen Steinhaus, The Doctor, on vocals
Simon Kemp, The Duke, on keyboard, guitar, harmonica
Benny Benson on bass
Tasha Buxton on drums
Dom Franks on saxophone

Boogie-woogie, rock’n'roll, blues, gospel, jive – they have it all

TICKETS:  01926 632575 or 632242 or email sue@eathorpe.demon.co.uk

Price before 18th January:  £8 or £7 (students,over65s)

Straight from the Edinburgh Festival to Eathorpe!  It tells the story of the fascinating rise and fall of Robert Maxwell, the notorious newspaper tycoon who disappeared from his luxury yacht in 1991.
It is told from Maxwell’s point of view, and Philip York’s impersonation of Maxwell is apparently uncannily accurate.
Contact:  Sue on 01926 632575 or sue@eathorpe.demon.co.uk or Pauline on 632242

Forthcoming shows in 2009:

The Daniel Smith Blues Band – 15th February

Health & Stacey by the hugely talented Plested and Brown (last seen repairing washing machines) – 14th March.