Budapest Cafe Orchestra
Christian Garrick & the Budapest Cafe Orchestra are:
CHRISTIAN GARRICK violin, darbuka
EDDIE HESSION accordion
KELLY CANTLON double bass
ADRIAN ZOLOTUHIN guitar, saz, balalaika, domra
In 2009 Christian Garrick established the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired Budapest Cafe Orchestra. The intention to present a broad range of music from all over the world in the most entertaining and fun way. One of BCO's prime directives is to take the music seriously but not so much themselves. Part of the secret formula of the BCO's show presentation is performing all the music from memory and, combined their trademark wit and charm, audiences leave tingling with warmth and delight.
BCO are one of the very busiest acoustic groups for me today playing an average of 60 to 70 shows per annum. Since their inception they have recorded one album every year and in January 2023 made their 14th Pavane (& the whole shebang-bang). BCO are frequent guests to BBC Radio 3's In Tune and on Martin's Handley's weekend Breakfast programmes.
Each member of the orchestra is a freelance musician in their own right. Both Eddie and Adrian teach prolifically for budding school-age musicians. Christian is a professor of jazz violin at Guildhall School of Music, Royal Academy of Music, and Royal College of Music in London.
Adrian is curator and director of the Imperial Balalaika Orchestra of Overton (IBOO) who sometimes appear with BCO at special gala concerts. Both Eddie and Christian are busy session recording the sessions and have each played on a multitude of movies. Eddie even had an on-screen role in the Nick Cage film Captain Corelli's Mandolin!
From a musical family with jazz and classical learnings Christian Garrick is musical director of BCO and his influences run far and wide. He first discovered Hungarian and Romanian folk and gypsy music listening to Sandor Lakatos and Taraf du Haidouks. Christian's arrangements for BCO of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Greig - the so called squeezebox concertos - are rooted in BCO folklore. His arrangements of traditional Gaelic tunes on the album The Gaelic Chronicles was met with critical acclaim with the likes of Cerys Matthews and Mark Radcliffe both championing the disc on their respective radio shows. Christian is influenced by a range of fiddlers from Grappelli to Stuff Smith to Indian virtuosos L Shankar and L Subramaniam. Nigel Kennedy, a sometimes collaborator with Christian on stage, described him as one of my favourite violinists. Christian's own unique hybrid playing style, sheer emotional passion and extraordinary improvisational abilities thrills audiences everywhere.
You can find visit the Budapest Cafe Orchestera website here
The music is magic in their hands BBC Radio 3
Acoustically Electrifying NME
Brain placebo Times
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SOUL TRADERS
Tickets: General Admission £14
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
Please note that the seating plan that is shown is not how the room will be laid out on the night, and is just for ticketing purposes. Tables and chairs will be around the outside of the room.
The Soul Traders story was begun by Den Hegarty in 1999 when he put a band together specifically to play at the grand opening of his local village hall.
Twenty-five years and many reincarnations later the twelve-piece band continues to work and thrive under the mentoring and leadership of Den Hegarty.
Celebrating upbeat Soul and Funk classics from the sixties and seventies, the band?s close four-part harmonies, fearless brass and ruthless back line make for a dance night to challenge your very best boots.
The thing that binds the Soul Traders together is our mutual love of music. We have a very diverse repertoire, showcasing the breadth of diversity within our ranks. At the core of our catalogue, some of the finest northern soul there is to be had (as hinted at in the name). Thrown in alongside, a touch of funk and just a tad of good ol' fashioned bebop, blues and rock 'n' roll.
You can expect a mixture of superbly executed piano riffs, a heaped helping of pumping bass licks, ear tinglingly grooving percussion, some smooth strumming of the ol' six string and some of the finest trumpet blowing and driving saxophones there is to be had. Weave into this supreme musical mix a cornucopia of the most supremely talented singers there is to be seen for miles around, tying a grand virtuosic bow around the package that is The Soul Traders.
To find out more about Soul Traders, please visit their website here
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The Critic
Running time: 111 minutes
Director: Anand Tucker
Casts include: Sir Ian McKellen, Lesley Manville, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong
Tickets Prices: Adult £8, Under 16 £7, Adult £14.50 + Lunch £13.50
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
With our 2pm screening there is the option of adding lunch to your ticket. The lunch will be served at 12:45pm and the menu is as below. Lunch must be pre-ordered at the time of booking.
Jacket Potato with Chilli Con Carne
Leek & Potato Soup (V, VG & GF)
Vegetable Lasagne & Garlic Bread
Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) stars as a powerful London theatre critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.
A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).Event Information
Event Information
• Tickets Prices: Adult £8, Under 16 £7, Adult £14.50 + Lunch £13.50
• All ticket prices include a £2 booking fee
• Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
• The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
• The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
• Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
• Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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CHRISTINE COLLISTER
Ticket Prices: General Admission £17
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
"..boundary breaking is routine for Collister and makes her one of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet" Q
Touring for the first time in four years, Christine will be performing songs from the "Children of the Sea" project along with a selection of old favourites.
2024: Christine's career now spans an incredible 40 years. Over that bridge of time she has released 24 albums, a DVD celebrating 20 years in the business and an acclaimed single with the BBC: the theme tune for "The Life and Loves of a She-Devil" in 1987.
Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever.
Collister grew up on the Isle of Man, and her professional recording career began after she moved to the UK in the mid 1980's, when she came to national attention singing the theme for the BBC Television series The Life and Loves Of A She Devil. A period of great critical and commercial success when working with Clive Gregson was followed by a fruitful and enduring association with Richard Thompson.
Christine is a magical live performer, with her gravity defying voice, assured and impressive live performances and great personal charm has become a familiar and popular name on the live scene including major international festivals from Glastonbury to Cambridge, Winnipeg to Port Fairey.
"a voice personally delivered by God." The Times
"Christine Collister has a killer voice. As full as Dusty Springfield or as blue as Alison Moyet" Froots
To be released in 2024 - Children Of The Sea is a very special project of 9 original songs inspired by Manx Folklore and a magical sense of place. Part funded by the Isle Of Man Arts Council, Culture Vannin and Fledgling Records, The CD is accompanied by a beautiful book complete with lyrics, inspirations and stories with original illustrations by Manx artists. It promises to be Collister's finest release and marks a turning point in her authentic artistic expression.
Christine has always enjoyed the collaborative process and has been an integral part of many and varied musical projects over the years. Her most recent collaboration with brilliant Australian guitarist Michael Fix has been a successful and delightful surprise for them both. They released their second CD North&South in October of 2019 with a sell out tour of the UK followed by an equally successful tour of the Australian Festival scene in 2020.
"Christine Collister's singing was powerful and emotional, shifting effortlessly from soft and angelic to knock you out Janice Joplin style. Michael Fix's guitar was equally superb. He provided tasteful support in the most charming way and would then explode into amazing virtuoso runs across the finger board, all impeccably tasteful and clean."
Troubadour (Woy Woy NSW) concert review, Michael Fine
Christine's natural warmth and intimate connection with audiences coupled with her stunning voice, make her concerts delightfully memorable events.
One of the world's finest.. Q
Christine also toured and recorded with the female super group Daphne's
Flight. In 2017, 21 years after their first collaboration, they released a highly
acclaimed second album: "Knows Time, Knows Change" on Fledgling Records.
To visit Christine's website click here
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The Upbeat Beatles
Running Time: 2 Hours 30 minutes
Ticket Prices: General Admission £25
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
Paying homage to the greatest band in history, "The Upbeat Beatles" take you through the whole of the Beatles' career;
With authentic instruments, costume changes, multimedia, and featuring an ensemble cast of professional musicians with West End experience, this is a two-hour spectacular show not to be missed, for Beatles fans new and old!
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Directed by Charles Dance
Starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Daniel Brühl
Duration 114 mins
Aging spinster sisters Ursula (Judi Dench) and Janet (Maggie Smith) discover a young man (Daniel Brühl) near death on the beach by their home in a small Cornish fishing village. Taking him in, they discover that he is Andrea, a violinist from Krakow, Poland, who had been swept off an ocean liner on which he was sailing to a fresh start in America. Although Ursula feels an unfamiliar spark of infatuation for the handsome young musician, propriety suggests the attraction must remain unspoken.
Dementia Friendly Cinemas have proven to be very therapeutic for people with memory problems and their families. Besides engaging the brain and stimulating emotions, being part of an audience enjoying a film helps people with dementia and their carers to feel less isolated and also challenges the stigma associated with the condition.
All Nostalgic Cinema performances have subtitles to assist full enjoyment of the film by any members of the audience who are hard of hearing.
Whilst promoted as a dementia friendly screening, we hope anyone who loves the old films will come along for an afternoon of fond memories.
Tickets £5 - includes hot drink, biscuits and chat after the screening.
Ticket price includes £1 admin fee
Seats are not allocated for these showings.
Nostalgic Cinema screenings are kindly sponsored by Churchill Retirement Living - specialists in developing attractive, purpose-built retirement apartments.
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The Alter Eagles
Tickets: General Admission £23
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Alter Eagles are delighted to be coming back to The Beehive for the third time, bringing with them a new theatre show for 2024 that celebrates their 21st year of touring. Since their debut gig in 2003, the Alter Eagles have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country, playing a mix of old and new Eagles' songs. Expect all the classics - including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane - as well as Henley, Frey and Walsh solo numbers like Boys of Summer, The Heat is On and Rocky Mountain Way, along with some deep cuts and plenty of sweet country harmonies and rocking twin guitars.
The band members are Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars) Alan Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals) Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals) Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) and Ollie Green (drums and percussion).
You can find out more about the band by visiting there website here
"World class." - Lemonrock Gig Guide
"Pitch perfect harmonies." - Brighton Evening Argus
"A joy to watch." - East Anglian Daily Times
"One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing." - Windsor Observer
"The Alter Eagles brought more than a little American West Coast harmony to a warm English West Coast St Ives - they were perfect." - St Ives Times and Echo
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MAD DOG MCREA
Support act: Black Friday
Standing Gig
Tickets: 18 years and above £22 (Standing Gig)
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
Please note this is an over 18 years only event and you may be asked for ID. If you cannot present ID if asked you will not be admitted to the gig.
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and "shake your ass" music. From self penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to
traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies
Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two bit, jibe arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the
word, a live, band.
Matched with the unshakable dedication of their massive and "loyal to the hilt", fan base
Mad Dog Mcrea are more than just a very popular, festival act with five albums under their belts, they are serious and acclaimed recording artists too.
December 2019 saw Mad Dog Mcrea released a 5 track EP titled 'It's a Sign'.
The famous purple happy bus is fired up and ready for action, and there's room for you jump aboard. This is music that transcends the run of the mill Irish Wannabes and leaves them standing.
Acoustic Magazine It's always a joy to me when something jumps up and smacks you between the eyes Acoustic Magazine
Mad Dog Mcrea did that to me Mike Harding
A sound mixed, mashed and finely honed through years of live gigs Rock n Reel Magazine
This is rowdy, heartfelt, room shaking and spirit stirring music that only the dead can't enjoy. ltdstate.com
Musical magicians Mad Dog Mcrea are synonymous not only with a damn good party but also quality musicianship and the odd surprise Talk Torbay
Black Friday
The unstoppable Black Friday deliver their stomping, high energy home-brew of folk punk music across the south west and beyond. Their music is influenced by their Irish and Cornish roots and their folk heroes. Catchy original songs folk favourites by the likes of Flogging Molly and The Pogues will keep you dancing all night.
Tickets: 18 years and above £22 (Standing Gig)
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(Since their first get together, to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album in 2001, the quartet; David Hughes, Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and multi award winning duo Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the season.
In 2020, David decided to leave the band and very sadly passed away in 2023, he will be sorely missed...
Chris, Chris and Julie will be keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and working as a trio celebrating 22 years together again this year.
This year brings a new 'live' album from the trio, recorded all across the country in 2023 and will be ready for pre-release sales in November.
Although the albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year).
Christmas, as they say, starts with...... St Agnes Fountain... Fa la la la la la la la la!
Chris, Chris and Julie intend to do just that, keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and touring as a trio celebrating 23 years together with some new material, those old Aggie classics and a doff of the fedora to David.
Although the albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year).
Chris While vocals, guitar, bodhran, dulcimer, banjo, darbuka and percussion.
Julie Matthews vocals, piano, guitar, accordion and gazouki
The duo have been nominated ten times in the BBC Folk Awards in the 'Best Song' 'Best Duo' and 'Best Live Act' categories and winning Best Duo in 2009. In 2019 year they celebrated 25 years the longest lasting female duo in the country with a brand new album and an extensive tour of the UK to celebrate as well as numerous summer festival performances including the Pengwern Stage 'Whie and Matthews Take Over' where they curated the stage in August of that year to celebrate their anniversary.
Chris and Julie are more powerful and popular than ever in their 27th year as a duo and remain at the very top of their game. whileandmatthews.com
Chris Leslie is a multi instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from Oxfordshire UK. Primarily known for the past 20 years for his work with Fairport Convention, he has toured and recorded with, amongst others: Steve Ashley, the Albion Band, Jez Lowe, Ian Anderson, Chris While and Julie Matthews, Whippersnapper, Alan Stivell, Feast of Fiddles and St. Agnes Fountain.
Chris has also provided music for a number of Radio Four plays and classic serials.
His fiddle playing has also been heard on the TV series Heartbeat, Midsommer Murders and Billy Connolly?s World Tour of Scotland. Chris plays: Fiddle, Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Bouzouki, Ukulele, Banjo, Oud, Whistle and Native American Flute and anything else he can lay his hands on!! chrislesliemusic.com
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Ballet
CINDERELLA
[Revival]
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Running time: 195 minutes, Two intervals
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Frederick Ashton
MUSIC Sergey Prokofiev
SET DESIGNER Tom Pye
COSTUME DESIGNER Alexandra Byrne
LIGHTING DESIGNER David Finn
VIDEO DESIGNER Finn Ross
ILLUSIONS Chris Fisher
CONDUCTOR Jonathan Lo
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams
come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is
a theatrical experience for all the family.
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull.
Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is
transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where
pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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Directed by Bob Clark
Starring Peter Billingsley, Zack Ward, Melinda Dillon
Duration 104 mins
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.
Dementia Friendly Cinemas have proven to be very therapeutic for people with memory problems and their families. Besides engaging the brain and stimulating emotions, being part of an audience enjoying a film helps people with dementia and their carers to feel less isolated and also challenges the stigma associated with the condition.
All Nostalgic Cinema performances have subtitles to assist full enjoyment of the film by any members of the audience who are hard of hearing.
Whilst promoted as a dementia friendly screening, we hope anyone who loves the old films will come along for an afternoon of fond memories.
Tickets £5 - includes hot drink, biscuits and chat after the screening.
Ticket price includes £1 admin fee
Seats are not allocated for these showings.
Nostalgic Cinema screenings are kindly sponsored by Churchill Retirement Living - specialists in developing attractive, purpose-built retirement apartments.
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The Snow Queen by Theatrix Arts
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 minutes
Optional Puppet Workshop after the show included in the ticket price
Tickets: Adult £11, Under 12's £8, Family of 4 £32
All tickets include a £1 booking fee
The Toy Maker is in his workshop, making toys for the children when all of a sudden they come to life to tell the story of The Snow Queen
Follow Gerda on her adventures as she sets out to rescue her brother Kai from the evil Snow Queen who is holding him prisoner in her ice palace and meet the magical creatures who help her on her mission.
It's a wonderful tale of The Snow Queen told through the eyes of puppets Gerda and Kai. Join them on their adventures,
Watch Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts perform this magical story through puppets, changing scenery, music and sound effects. Then meet the puppets and create you very own Puppet of a character from the show.
Tickets: Adult £11, Under 12's £8, Family of 4 £32
All tickets include a £1 booking fee
All seating is accessible
Refreshments available from the cafe/bar
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Ballet
THE NUTCRACKER
[Revival]
[Captured live December 2023]
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Running time: 165 minutes, One interval
Cast:
THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Anna Rose O'Sullivan
THE PRINCE Marcelino Sambé
HERR DROSSELMEYER Thomas Whitehead
CLARA Sophie Allnatt
HANS-PETER/THE NUTCRACKER Leo Dixon
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
MUSIC Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
SCENARIO Marius Petipa after E.T.A. Hoffmann
PRODUCTION AND SCENARIO Peter Wright
DESIGNER Julia Trevelyan Oman
LIGHTING DESIGNER Mark Henderson
PRODUCTION CONSULTANT Roland John Wiley
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia
Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet
production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic
ballet.
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is
tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted
Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.
Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet.
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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Wicked
Running time: 170 minutes
Director: John M. Chu
Cast includes: Cynthia Enrivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
Art our 2pm screening you can purchase an optional lunch; The choices are:
Pea & Ham Soup with Toasted Roll & Butter
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich with Side Salad, Coleslaw & Crisps.
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake with Garlic Bread & Salad
Tickets: Adult £8, Under 16 £7. Adult with lunch £14, Under 16 with lunch £13
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.
Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future.
Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
CONCLAVE
Running time:130 minutes
Director: Edward Berger
Cast Includes: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow
Tickets: Adult £8, Under 16's £7
All tickets include a £1 booking fee
CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope.
Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.
Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
Event Information
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Opera
THE TALES OF HOFFMANN
[New Production]
[Captured live November 2024]
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Running time: 245 minutes, Two intervals
Sung in French with subtitles
Cast:
HOFFMANN Juan Diego Flórez
LINDORF/COPPÉLIUS/DR MIRACLE/DAPERTUTTO Alex Esposito
OLYMPIA Olga Pudova
ANTONIA Ermonela Jaho
GIULIETTA Marina Costa-Jackson
NICKLAUSSE Julie Boulianne
ANDRÈS/COCHENILLE/FRANTZ/PITICHINACCIO Christophe Mortagne
SPALANZANI Vincent Ordonneau
CRESPEL Alastair Miles
MUSE OF POETRY/SPIRIT OF ANTONIA'S MOTHER Christine Rice
LUTHER Jeremy White
HERMANN/SCHLEMIL Grisha Martirosyan
NATHANAEL Ryan Vaughan Davies
ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
CONCERT MASTER Sergey Levitin
CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding
CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus
Creatives:
DIRECTOR Damiano Michieletto
CONDUCTOR Antonello Manacorda
MUSIC Jacques Offenbach
LIBRETTO Jules Barbier
SET DESIGNER Paolo Fantin
COSTUME DESIGNER Carla Teti
LIGHTING DESIGNER Alessandro Carletti
CHOREOGRAPHER Chiara Vecchi
Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-
like opera.
Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to
matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved…
Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model
student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, where the dancer, Antonia, is
taken from him too soon. Meanwhile, the sensual courtesan Giulietta has her own secret agenda. As
memory and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred, will Hoffmann find the enigmatic Stella before it is too late?
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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Paddington In Peru
Running Time: 116 minutes
Director: Dougal Wilson
Cast includes: Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Coleman, Emily Mortimore, Antonio Banderas
Tickets: Adult £8, Under 16's £7, Family (of 4) Ticket £27
All tickets include a £1 booking fee
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears.
With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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The Met: Live in HD 2024-25 Season
Verdi
Aida (New Production)
Streamed live
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country
in a new production of Verdi?s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering
pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations.
Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida?s rival, Amneris, alongside
Polish tenor Piotr Beczala as the soldier Radame` s?completing opera?s greatest love triangle.
Met Music Director Yannick Ne? zet-Se? guin takes the podium to conduct the January 25
performance, which will be broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas
worldwide.
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Dementia Friendly Cinemas have proven to be very therapeutic for people with memory problems and their families. Besides engaging the brain and stimulating emotions, being part of an audience enjoying a film helps people with dementia and their carers to feel less isolated and also challenges the stigma associated with the condition.
All Nostalgic Cinema performances have subtitles to assist full enjoyment of the film by any members of the audience who are hard of hearing.
Whilst promoted as a dementia friendly screening, we hope anyone who loves the old films will come along for an afternoon of fond memories.
Tickets £5 - includes hot drink, biscuits and chat after the screening.
Ticket price includes £1 admin fee
Seats are not allocated for these showings.
Nostalgic Cinema screenings are kindly sponsored by Churchill Retirement Living - specialists in developing attractive, purpose-built retirement apartments.
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Ballet
SWAN LAKE
**Streamed live**
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Running time 210 minutes, Two intervals
Cast:
ODETTE/ ODILE Yasmine Naghdi
PRINCE SIEGFRIED Matthew Ball
VON ROTHBART Thomas Whitehead
THE QUEEN Christina Arestis
BENNO Joonhyuk Jun
PRINCE SIEGFRIED’S YOUNGER SISTERS Leticia Dias, Annette Buvoli
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
MUSIC Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
PRODUCTION Liam Scarlett
DESIGNER John Macfarlane
LIGHTING DESIGNER David Finn
STAGING Gary Avis, Laura Morera, and Samantha Raine
ARTISTIC SUPERVISOR Laura Morera
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together
Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and
designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this
ultimate ballet classic.
Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into
a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing
her to regain her human form only at night. Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette's curse, tricks the Prince
into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain
a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer's spell.
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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Transcendent Troubadours of World Jazz & Folk
Tickets Prices: General Admission £19
All ticket prices include a £2 booking fee.
A curious musical place where elements of Berlin Cabaret, Latin Tinge, French musette and storytelling meet?..
Imagine having a few to drink and staggering arm in arm into the darkness of an eastern European cobbled street and stumbling into a bar where Django Reinhardt and Tom Waits are having an after-hours jam with the local Tziganes.
Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt,
Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience.
Moscow Drug Club have played some great venues and festivals of note including: WOMAD, National Theatre London, International Gypsy Guitar Festival, Trowbridge Pump Festival, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Purbeck Folk Festival, Le Quecumbar London, Marlborough Jazz Festival, Royal Albert Hall, Harbourside Festival, Dartmouth Festival, Larmer Tree Festival and many more...
Absolute Knock Out Performance!
Evocative, Beautiful & Inspiring!
Best Music Entertainment We've Ever Seen!
Heady & Intoxicating
When they play for fun, they go for it full- heartedly, setting the pulse racing and the toes tapping; they deflate pomposity with a twinkle of the eye and when life is difficult, they tell the story exactly as it is?. - The Jazzman
More information at artist website here
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The Met: Live in HD 2024-25 Season
Beethoven
Fidelio (Revival)
Streamed live
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen
returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her
husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven?s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast
is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political prisoner Florestan, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz
Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran German bass Rene? Pape as the jailer Rocco,
Chinese soprano Ying Fang and German tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and
Jaquino, and Danish bass Stephen Milling as the principled Don Fernando. Susanna Ma? lkki
conducts the March 15 performance, which will be broadcast live from the Met stage to cinemas
worldwide.
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Ballet
ROMEO AND JULIET
**Streamed live**
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Running time 210 minutes, Two intervals
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Kenneth MacMillan
MUSIC Sergey Prokofiev
DESIGNER Nicholas Georgiadis
LIGHTING DESIGNER John B. Read
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over
the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get
caught in the crossfire.
The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and
Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two
fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get
married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend
Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona.
Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo
and Juliet must risk it all.
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Opera
TURANDOT
Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals
Sung in Italian with subtitles
Cast:
PRINCESS TURANDOT Sondra Radvanovsky
CALAF SeokJong Baek
LIÙ Anna Princeva
TIMUR Adam Palka
PING Hansung Yoo
PANG Aled Hall
PONG Michael Gibson
EMPEROR ALTOUM Paul Hopwood
MANDARIN Ossian Huskinson
ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
CONCERT MASTER Sergey Levitin
CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding
CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus
Creatives:
DIRECTOR Andrei ?erban
CONDUCTOR Rafael Payare
LIBRETTO Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
MUSIC Giacomo Puccini
DESIGNER Sally Jacobs
LIGHTING DESIGNER F. Mitchell Dana
CHOREOGRAPHER Kate Flatt
CHOREOLOGIST Tatiana Novaes Coelho
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-
popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.
The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles.
Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in
Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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The Ultimate Bubble Show is a joyful romp and artistic treat for all the family.
Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.
The show has a lively and exciting storyline which enthrals and captivates with exciting tricks, amazing energy and spectacular bubble displays. It’s full of surprises, audience participation and incredible bubbles and is suitable for children and adults of all ages.
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The Alll Seasons
Running Time: 2 hours including interval
Tickets Prices: General Admission £19
All ticket prices include a £2 booking fee.
Scintillating vocals & incredible harmonies. Bringing to life the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The All Seasons present a show that will wow fans of the Jersey Boys sound.
Crammed with singalong hits, The All Seasons is a West End experience at The Beehive, Honiton. Young, vibrant and talented; The All Seasons are a guaranteed hit. Immaculately costumed in the iconic red jackets, the boys offer a show that faithfully recreates the sound that has been the soundtrack to our lives for over half a century.
The All Seasons is an exhilarating revue of the best of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, presented as a live all-singing, all-dancing fully-staged show that has impressed audiences throughout the UK and abroad.
Bar open 1 hour before event
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Johnny Cash Revisited is a two-hour, live concert performance set between 1969 and 1971 and based on the hugely popular “Johnny Cash Show” Television series. During this period, Cash was at the height of his career in the USA and around the world, following the success of his legendary, At Folsom Prison and San Quentin albums.
The show features flashbacks to the very beginning of Cash’s career at Sun Records in Memphis and includes his greatest hits from the 1950’s on through the decades with hits such as, Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk The Line, Big River, Ring of Fire, A Boy Named Sue, One Piece At A Time, Daddy Sang Bass, A Thing Called Love, Ghost Riders In The Sky, Without Love, and duets, Jackson and It Ain’t Me Babe, with June Carter, a legend in her own right and member of the pioneering “Carter Family”.
The show boasts a fabulous live band called Starkville who, in their own right, could entertain you for the entire two hours. They perform popular songs by artists to whom Cash himself gave a prime-time
TV spot, and in some cases their biggest break, as guests on his TV show. Hit songs by Derek andThe Dominoes, and Credence Clearwater Revival, feature alongside Johnny’s long-time friends and Sun Records label mates, Roy Orbison and Carl Perkins.
Our show also provides a look at the resurgence of Johnny Cash’s career in the 1990’s featuring his Grammy award winning series of six American Recordings albums, including 2003’s incredibly powerful, Hurt. In short, Johnny Cash Revisited is a musical journey through five decades of hits by the legendary “Man In Black” himself, with his wife, June Carter, The Tennessee Three, and their friends, that we’re are sure will bring back wonderful feelings of nostalgia to those who lived through those years, while introducing a whole new generation to the wonderful country, rock ‘n’ roll, and rockabilly music of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and into the new millennium!
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AS SEEN ON ‘THIS MORNING’
The Rocket Man is back! Experience the UK’s ultimate Elton John tribute with Soul Street Production’s bestselling show, The Elton John Show.
With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation. A flamboyant mega-star, with a never-ending back catalogue of incredible songs to keep you hoppin’ and boppin’ all night!
From Tiny Dancer to Your Song, The Elton John Show brings “Young Elton” back to the stage at his energetic best.
Event Information
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The Met: Live in HD 2024-25 Season
Strauss
Salome (New Production)
Streamed live
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Met Music Director Yannick Ne? zet-Se? guin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss?s
one-act tragedy, which will be broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas
worldwide. Leading the company?s first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one
of Europe?s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive
Victorian-era setting. South African soprano Elza van den Heever leads a celebrated cast as the
abused and unhinged antiheroine, with Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as the imprisoned prophet
Jochanaan; German tenor Gerhard Siegel as Salome?s lecherous stepfather, King Herod;
American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias; and Polish tenor Piotr
Buszewski as Narraboth.
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25
The Royal Ballet
BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS
[Mixed Programme; 1 Revival, 3 New Productions]
**Streamed live**
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Student £12
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee
Running time 180 minutes
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Christopher Wheeldon
CONDUCTOR Koen Kessels
ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
MUSIC:
Joby Talbot
Joni Mitchell
Keaton Henson
George Gershwhin
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.
Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable
choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
FOOL’S PARADISE
Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations
with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and
first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.
THE TWO OF US
The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep
intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had
American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.
US (DUET)
Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten
Henson’s music.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (BALLET)
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the
ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy
melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie
Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards. The full musical depicts a blossoming romance
between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was
Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in
which the two central characters dance through Paris.
Event Information
Ticket Prices: Adult £18, Under 16 £12
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404 384050, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
All ticket prices include a £1 booking fee.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin – Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific ‘bring your own event’ has been advertised
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You think you know rock?! GIRL now you do…Because The Night Belongs To Us!! Join us for a night of unforgettable and outrageous female rock!
The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming to The Beehive for one night only, and this is a concert you don’t wanna miss!
Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more! Hell yeah if we Could Turn Back Time we’d go see them all in one night too - you go girls. ;)
With a cast of world-class musicians and vocalists that deliver a blistering 2-hour performance, you’ll be singing, dancing and rocking out from the off with hit after hit. Don’t worry boys, there’s something here for everyone, it’s a bring-the-whole-family affair!
A show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive harmonies and audience interaction, you will not be disappointed. Join us for iconic songs such as Piece Of My Heart, Black Velvet, You Oughta Know & Left Outside Alone as we show you just what these women are made of. You’ll be left in awe of the vocal ability of the Women in Rock cast and feeling like you can take on the world
The reviews speak for themselves… So grab your mic, let your hair down and get your tickets for the best night out ever!
The reviews speak for themselves… So grab your mic, let your hair down and get your tickets for the best night out ever
Event Information
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin. Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific "bring your own event" has been advertised
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Event Information
Accessible Seating is available from the box office in person, or by calling 01404, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Beehive operates a No Refund policy on ticket purchases. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before purchasing your tickets.
The Beehive has a fully licensed bar which we open 1 hour before events begin. Bringing your own alcohol in is strictly Prohibited.
Our bar is manned by our fantastic volunteers, at busy times the wait may be a little longer than normal, please be patient whilst they serve everyone.
Only food purchased at The Beehive can be consumed on the premises, unless a specific "bring your own event" has been advertised
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