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Thu 1st May at 8:00pm |
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Celebrate the release of Jennifer Crook's evocative new album 'A Few Small Things' in this delightfully intimate setting. For this special launch concert Jennifer's songs will be enhanced by her acoustic trio: Robert Harbron (English Concertina) and Bethany Porter (Cello), plus musicians from the album on double bass, percussion and hammered dulcimer. “Original songs written with an eye on genuine emotional connection.” With Support. |
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Angel Exit Theatre Co-produced by the Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Chipping Norton Theatre and Le Preau, Normandy. | ||||||||
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Fri 2nd May to Sat 3rd May at 8:00pm |
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With their “reputation for excellence in physical theatre” (Irish Times) Angel Exit present this darkly comic film noir thriller full of greedy politicians, spies and femme fatales. Duntown is brought to life by a trench-coated chorus, a cracking hard-boiled script and an original electro-jazz score. “Everything to entertain audiences who appreciate the grip of cinema but relish live performance.” - BBC Somerset |
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Wed 7th May at 8:00pm |
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The possessor of one of the finest voices in popular music, Claire Hamill signed to Island records at the age of 16, recording two albums which featured contributions from John Martyn, Free & Terry Reid. A double-bill of great folk and blues with much-loved artists Claire Hamill (singer songwriter) and Caravan stalwarts Geoffrey Richardson and Jim Leverton, playing great ‘alternative’ covers plus original material. “Claire Hamill has a supremely ‘clean’ voice, hits the right notes and sings a variety of songs, those songs that will stick in your mind all day long.” |
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Thu 8th May at 8:00pm |
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Multi-award-winning comedian John Bishop hits the road with a brand new show, all about the joys of telling his boss to do something that most people might find impossible. Would you leave a successful career to try and make people laugh for a living John did. All in the name of Comedy. Until this year he worked in a lucrative marketing job during the day and spent his nights moonlighting in the world of Comedy. Now he has finally taken that long-awaited leap of faith, handed in his notice and become a full-time stand-up. Come and see the results. “A must see show and if you fail to laugh like a lunatic on ether, check yourself into a mortuary: you are probably dead.” - Metro |
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Fri 9th May to Sat 10th May at 8:00pm |
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‘The Likeness’: A fall from grace. A dictator who represents all the atrocities and domination of power can be found in Mostar. He is a rotting shell of the powerful figure he once was for the people. Lash is to paint a portrait of this sorry figure - but what secrets will she unearth as she gazes upon Mostar And who will win in the tense battle for the power of the people ‘A Muse to Death’: What if war in a far-off place was the greatest soap on television A man and woman sit down to watch the most eagerly awaited ‘soap’ of the year. The invasion has begun. The lights have been dimmed. As the bombs are dropped and the action climaxes, the screen disappears thrusting its viewers into the war zone. This new and provocative company strive to embody the confrontational drama that is displayed through the writing in a powerful and unique way. Innovative writing combined with dynamic performance. “... A Muse to Death doesn't only confirm my impression of (Carpenter's) work but also strengthens it. He has serious ability.” Edward Bond |
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Thu 15th May at 8:00pm |
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Five Canadians with tremendous energy, superb musicianship, full-throated harmony vocals and engaging tween song chat. Their songs tell human stories and break down borders. Folklore, fakelore, family history, quirky characters, danger, romance, drama, songs of settlers and seafarers, songs of the land, both then & now. Tanglefoot has won over hearts and minds of British audiences with easy, sincere charm, a robust sense of humour and tremendous, explosive stage presence. Steve, Al, Terry, Sandra and their special guest, pianist Robert Graham, will delight the whole family. Don't miss them. “Masters of the storytelling tradition of folk music” - BBC North Yorkshire. |
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Fri 16th May at 8:00pm |
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The Martin Harley band are a formidable acoustic trio whose relentless gigging continues to swell their army of fans. Their slide-driven sound, fronted by Acoustic London's Solo Performer of the Year 2005 , blends swinging contemporary americana with heavier acoustic blues-rock and delicate ballads of exceptional beauty. “Fusing inspired blues, jazz and rock into their sound, this hard-touring trio are revealing themselves as shining talents in the British acoustic scene. Definitely ones to watch.” - Acoustic Magazine, April 2006 |
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By Bill Cronshaw | ||||||||
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Sat 17th May at 8:00pm |
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Bert Trautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper, famously played the final stages of the 1956 FA Cup final with a broken neck... “I'll be Bert” is a humorous, wistful look at hero-worship and club loyalty, appealing to fans and non-fans alike. Come and be reminded of a time when players earned five quid a week, and a broken neck was treated by a bloke with a bucket of water and a sponge! |
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Thu 22nd May to Fri 23rd May at 8:00pm |
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2008 - City slickers Donald and Jim are celebrating their civil partnership. 1868 - Wealthy young cross-dressers Ernest (Stella) and Fred (Fanny) are celebrating Stella's 'marriage' to Lord Arthur Clinton MP. This powerful and very funny new play weaves these two stories together and dramatizes the farcical trial that gripped the nation 25 years before the downfall of Oscar Wilde. |
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Sat 24th May at 8:00pm |
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Two Perrier nominated comedians and Radio 4 stars bring their individual Edinburgh shows to the Rondo for one night only! Miles Jupp is an award winning, surprisingly angry but slightly reluctant comedian who repeatedly falls victim to sudden flashes of temper. “Utterly delightful... it is properly three dimensional humour and it takes someone with Jupp's intelligence, warmth, directness and skill with words to do it well. ****” - The Scotsman. Andy Zaltzman has firmly established himself in the vanguard of British stand-up with his unique brand of political comedy. Swiftly moving from one theme to the next with an articulate and intelligent stream of hilarious logic “The best political comedian in the business breathtakingly good.” - Time Out |
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Thu 29th May at 8:00pm |
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A mesmerising singer and fiddle player, Lisa's debut album was a stunning and confident statement from a contemporary folk artist who successfully mixes traditional songs and a few of her own traditionally inspired material. Her fans range from purist folk-lovers to leftfield eclectic programmers and her album 'Wild and Undaunted' won Mojo's Folk Album of the Year and has been nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Horizon. Lisa Knapp merges a radiant style of traditional folk and self-penned song, with fiddle, hammer dulcimer, strings, banjo and sonic delights from the technological age. “A major discovery.” - Mojo |
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Fri 30th May at 8:00pm |
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Bringing alive the atmospheric folk music of the Scottish highlands and islands, Catriona McKay uses the evocative sound of the clarsach - the traditional Scottish harp - to perform traditional and contemporary folk music. Her sparkling playing combines with the astounding dexterity of Fair Isle fiddler Chris Stout, a player who has been at the core of Fiddlers Bid, Salsa Celtica and Celtic Feet. Numerous awards including Instrumentalist of the Year 2007 at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards and Shetland Fiddler of the Year, confirm their pedigree and give them all the authority to take their traditions forward. |
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Sat 31st May at 8:00pm |
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Ffynnon have established themselves as one of the foremost traditional Welsh music ensembles. Their repertoire is deeply rooted in the rhythms, language, folk traditions and landscapes of Wales and the Celtic countries with songs based on settings of 17th, 19th and 20th century poetry. Telling tales of the Welsh people s history - of conflict with the Anglo way of life, of a close connection with nature and wildlife through traditional and new songs, Ffynon's song book is gentle and heart-achingly beautiful. “A wonderful array of inventive instrumentals and heartfelt and bold songs.” - Taplas Jan 2007 |
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The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
