Saturday 27th April to Saturday 4th May
Crompton Stage Society presents
ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS
by Richard Bean
In 1963 Brighton, out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men – Roscoe Crabbe, a gangster, and Stanley Stubbers, an upper class twit. Francis tries to keep the two from meeting, in order to avoid each of them learning that Francis is also working for someone else. Complicating events, Roscoe is really Rachel Crabbe in disguise, his twin sister. Roscoe had been killed by Rachel's boyfriend, who is none other than Stanley. Complicating it further still is local mobster Charlie the Duck, who has arranged his daughter Pauline's engagement to Roscoe despite her preference for over-the-top amateur actor Alan Dangle. Even further complications are prompted by several letters, a very heavy trunk, several unlucky audience volunteers, an extremely elderly waiter and Francis' pursuit of his two passions: Dolly (Charlie's feminist bookkeeper) and fish & chips.
Tickets £10.00 on sale 11th March
** This play is expected to end no earlier than 10.00pm. Please bear this in mind if parking on ASDA where the limit is strictly 3 hours.
Friday 10th May at 8.00pm
WARDLE ANDERSON AT THE MOVIES
Get ready for a special evening at Shaw Playhouse 2: our Night at the Movies Concert! Imagine your favorite movie tunes played live by our amazing musicians. It’s like stepping into the movies but
with a live soundtrack!
We’ve lined up all kinds of music from different movies, so there’s something for everyone. From the big, epic tunes to the romantic melodies and even the catchy songs you can’t get out of your head,
we’ve got it all.
Whether you’re a movie buff or just love good music, this concert’s for you. Bring your friends and family for a night that mixes the best of movies and live music. Get your tickets now and get ready
for an awesome time.
Tickets £10.00 Adult £5.00 Child Tickets on sale 5th Feb
Saturday 11th May at 8.00pm
BURN – Deep Purple Tribute
BURN – Deep Purple Tribute, present over two hours a searing rock and roll from one of the greatest rock bands of the seventies. You can expect all the classics – Highway Star, Fireball, Space
Truckin’, Woman from Tokyo – but also MkIII classics like Stormbringer, You Fool No One, What’s Going On Here, and, of course, BURN. This is a new show, but eagle-eyed members of the audience will
recognise some familiar faces, since the band members are also MOTHERSHIP – the Led Zep tribute who’ve been on the circuit now for over a decade. We hope you’ll join us!
Tickets £14.00 Tickets on sale 8th March
Sat 15th to Saturday 22nd June at 7.30pm
Crompton Stage Society presents
BERYL by Maxine Peake
Beryl, which celebrates the extraordinary sporting achievements of this inspirational cyclist, has been specially commissioned as an adaptation from Maxine Peake's acclaimed 2012 Radio 4 play and marks her stage-writing debut.
It was 1954 when Beryl Charnock met keen cyclist Charlie Burton. In those days they cycled in clubs and once Beryl started she was smitten, not only with Charlie, but by the thrill and freedom found on two wheels. Beryl was better than good, she was the best, and she was determined to stay that way.
Tickets £10.00 on sale 13th May.
Friday 28th June at 8.00pm
THE SWING COMMANDERS
The Swing Commanders take well crafted songs from the thirties to the fifties, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing and Novelty songs, and overlay them with lush vocal harmonies and hot
solos. The rhythms, varying from ballads to jive to quicksteps, are great for dances, theatre shows, and parties.
The Swing Commanders have appeared, often headlining, at most of the UK’s top Vintage and Country Music festivals. They are loved by fans of Jazz, Country, Swing and Blues, and find it easy to fill
dancehalls with lindy hoppers, modern jivers, line, partner and social dancers. They play all over the UK, regularly tour Europe and when they can, cross the pond to visit the US!
The band members have a wealth of musical experience, from bar room to classical concert hall, as well as an understanding of dance and theatre. This results in a stage show that is technically
precise and wildly entertaining. Everyone involved loves performing the music, and this shines through.
Tickets £12.00 Tickets on sale 15th April
Saturday 29th June at 8.00pm
CALDERDALE BIG BAND
CBB perform the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Ted Heath and more, through the 1930s, 40s, 50s through to the present day. Our extensive repertoire includes jazz standards, R'n'B, charleston, rock and roll, latin, dance and contemporary music.
Tickets £12.50 Tickets on sale 15th April
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th July at 7.30pm
Congress Players present
INTO THE WOODS
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.
Congress Players are pleased to present a
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take on everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless yet relevant modern classic.
The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King's Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn
that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later
with disastrous results.