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The Pied Piper

The Falcon Players
A large cast of citizens, rats and children will re-enact this famous story of the mysterious Piper who saved Hamelin town from their plague of rats in 1284. It is no secret that the greedy Mayor and councillors refused to pay him his fee so the Piper took their children away to a new land. There is music, dance and humour in this colourful version of the tale, as well as a moral which is as relevant today as it was in the thirteenth century.
SPECIAL OFFER: All seats £5 on the first night
School parties: Please phone the Box Office for group rates
Thursday 16th, Friday 17th & Saturday 18th September, 7.30pm

An Evening with Mike Hurst - Hitmaker!

The man responsible for 40 years of hits from Island Of Dreams, Mighty Quinn, and Wild Thing, through to Matthew & Son, Under The Moon Of Love and Green Door. Hear Mike sing the hits, and tell you the stories of the 60s and 70s from the sublime to the ridiculous!
Saturday 2nd October, 8pm

Joe Power

The Man Who Sees Dead People
Back for a second visit after a sell-out show in February, JOE POWER is the exciting Liverpudlian medium taking the psychic world by storm, The accuracy of his private readings, public demonstrations, and celebrity predictions are creating a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic. Joe is renowned as the medium who brought through the voice of John Lennon on US TV show, The Spirit of John Lennon. His scouse humour provides an exceptional evening of clairvoyance and seeks to prove your loved ones live on.
As seen on Loose Women and Psychic Investigations.
BOOK AHEAD - THIS WILL SELL OUT!
Thursday 7th October, 7.30pm

Dirkjan Ranzjin

Dirkjan Ranzjin is a legendary Dutch organist who regularly attracts packed houses across Britain.  We're proud to present Dirk's first-ever visit to the Marches region.   This isn't just a 'concert'  --  it's a show!   Bubbly and talented Dirk brings the organ to life, and there are no pre-recorded gimmicks  --  everything IS live as he plays to suit every taste, from Strauss through songs from the musicals to foot-tapping, hand-clapping crowd-pleasers.
A very special event.   Or, as Dirkjan would say, 'wicked'!
Sunday 10th October, 7.30pm

Giselle
Independent Ballet Wales

Critics Circle Award winning company Independent Ballet Wales present a breathtaking version of one of the most famous ballets of all time. Featuring the original stunning score by Adolphe Adam, atmospheric costumes and sets, and the remarkable dancers of the company.  The peasant girl Giselle is driven to kill herself when she discovers that her youthful lover ‘Loys’ is in reality Count Albrecht, and not free to marry her. She rises from the dead to prey on the man who has betrayed her. But as Albrecht, repenting, visits her moonlit grave, Giselle protects him from the deathly touch of her phantom sisters until the dawn sees him safe once more. This passionate and dramatic tale is based on the reworking of Giselle by Marius Petipa with choreographic additions by Artistic Director and Creative Wales Award winner Darius James.
Original Choreography. Expressive Costumes. Stunning Sets
Sunday 7th November, 7.30pm

Dance for Joy

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls .. it's that time again .. Dance for Joy is back with another packed variety show for you. There will be some new faces joining us this time but rest assured some old favourites too.The show with 'something for everyone' showcasing home grown talent. Singing, dancing, music and maybe a few surprises!
Saturday 13th November, 7.30pm

Films

FILM: Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England. Robert Downey Jr star as Sherlock Holmes, with Jude Law as Watson.
Running time: 128 minutes
Certificate: 12A
Friday 6th August, 8pm

FILM: Alice in Wonderland

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland stars Johnny Depp (of course) as the Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter (ditto) as the Red Queen. The hugely talented and famous cast of people and voices also includes Ann Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall …....the list goes on. The plot? 19 year old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.
Running time: 108 minutes
Certificate: PG
Friday 3rd September, 8pm

FILM: Morris: A Life With Bells On

A heartwarming feature length comedy that follows the fortunes of one of the leading Morris teams in the country in their struggle to evolve Morris Dancing.
Running time: 100 minutes
Certificate 12
Please note this film starts at 7pm
Friday 10th September, 7pm

FILM: Chocolat

When a strong north wind blows through a small French town, it brings the vivacious and mysterious Vianne (an unwed mother) and her young daughter, Anouk. Declining to go to church and opening a chocolate shop during Lent, Vianne delights some and horrifies others. An intelligent, enjoyable, romantic and exquisitely filmed fable. Stars Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Johnny Depp.
Running time: 121 minutes
Certificate 12
Wednesday 15th September, 10.30am

FILM: A Single Man

Colin Firth and Julianne Moore star in this award winning film based on the book by Christopher Isherwood. Set in Los Angeles on November 30, 1962 A Single Man is the story of George Falconer, a middle-aged English college professor who has struggled to find meaning in his life since the car accident that killed his longtime partner, Jim, eight months earlier.
Running time: 99 minutes
Certificate 12A
Friday 1st October, 8pm

FILM: The Land Girls

1941, and as war rages through Europe three young women from very different walks of life join the women's land army and are sent to work together on a farm in Dorset where they meet the handsome and volatile Joe. Stars Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel and Steven Mackintosh.
Running time: 111 minutes
Certificate 12
Wednesday 13th October, 10.30am

FILM: Julie and Julia

True life comedy drama about the early years of culinary legend Julia Child (Meryl Streep), intertwined with the also true life story of fledgling writer Julie Powell (Amy Adams), inspired by Julia to whip up 524 recipes in 365 days and kick start her writing career.
Running time: 123 minutes
Certificate 12A
Friday 5th November, 8pm

FILM: Captain Corelli's Mandolin

When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during WWII, his fiancee falls in love with the local Italian commander. Stars Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, John Hurt, Christian Bale and Irene Papas.
Running time: 131 minutes
Certificate 15
wednesday 17th November, 10.30am

FILM: Toy Story 3

The Toys are back in town...
Andy outgrows his toys and prepares to leave home for college. Will the toys go with him, end up in the trash or be delivered to Sunnyside Daycare Centre? Can Woody save his friends from their various fates? The fantastic third installment not to be missed!
Running time: 103 minutes
Certificate PG
Friday 3rd December, 8pm

FILM: The Bridges of Madison County

Clint Eastwood directs and stars alongside Meryl Streep in this powerful drama chronicling the a brief, illicit four day love affair between an Iowa housewife and a post-middle-age freelance photographer.
Running time: 135 minutes
Certificate 12
Wednesday 15th December, 10.30am

FILM: Inception

In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a single idea within the mind can be the most dangerous weapon or the most valuable asset. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state. His skill has cost him everything .. but now he has once chance of redemption .. one last job.
Running time: 148 minutes
Certificate 12A
Friday 7th January, 8pm