Singin’ in the Rain

[ September 15, 2010 7:30 pm to September 18, 2010 9:30 pm. ]  

Harrowby Singers

7.30pm – Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

It’s Hollywood, 1927, and leading silent film couple, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, are the toast of tinsel town but although they personify smouldering passions on screen, in real life, Don can’t stand the egotistical Lina. 

However, caught up in the studio publicity stories in fan magazines, Lina is convinced that [...]

Roy Bookbinder

[ September 22, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] 7.30pm

If you’ve already heard of Roy Book Binder you’ll know you’re in for a treat and if not, you’ll be wondering why when you see this Blues singing, guitar picking, song writing, story-telling raconteur live.

Back in the early 60s, Roy learned his craft from the legendary blind street singer, Reverend Gary Davis and was thrust [...]

Music at the Meres – That’ll Be The Day

[ September 24, 2010; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Don’t miss this opportunity to see music hall mayhem at its very best with the greatest songs and dance performances from the 50s, 60s and 70s.  From Rock and Roll classics by Buddy Holly, Elvis and Cliff Richard to a comic remake of the 70s hit film ‘Grease’, ‘That’ll Be The Day is pure non-stop [...]

The New Orleans Serenaders

[ September 24, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] 7.30pm

Direct from their success in New Orleans at the Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Satchmo Summer Festival and the French Quarter Festival, Clive Wilson’s New Orleans Serenaders bring to life the magical sounds of jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory and Jelly Roll Morton.

Enjoy a selection of classic numbers from all phases of their careers [...]

Chris Farlowe and the Norman Beaker Band

[ September 29, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Wednesday 29 September

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to pay homage to the men that kick-started the British rock and blues scene.

For many fans, Chris Farlowe is considered the consummate rocker – the living embodiment of a star who’s seen it all and done most of it but remains as fresh and enthusiastic as when he [...]

Music at the Meres – Magic of Motown

[ October 16, 2010; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

Celebrating 50 years since Berry Gordy Junior created the Tamla record label, this fabulous production leaves all other Motown shows standing. With hits from The Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie, amongst others – you’ll be dancing in the aisles and screaming for [...]

Hooked on Country, Sold on Sixties

[ October 20, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Magnificent 7
7.30pm

A fabulous new programme for 2010, this show takes you on a rollercoaster ride of memories from the sixties along with the very best of country music.

For the last six years, Hooked on Country, Sold on Sixties has enjoyed successes across the country, with a fantastic combination of classic country greats and solid gold [...]

Mayor’s Charity Variety Show

[ October 28, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] It’s that time of year again – the annual charity variety show where the finest acts and local talent take to the stage in an evening of entertainment in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charities.  The line-up for this show will be confirmed closer to the date – check at the box office for details.

£10.00

Variety [...]

Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh

[ November 27, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Enjoy the celebrated virtuoso partnership of Máire Ní Chathasaigh, ‘the greatest Celtic harper of our age’ and England’s premier flat-picking guitarist, Chris Newman for an enticing cocktail of dynamic Irish dance-music.

You can expect a generous helping of soulful airs, evocative songs and original compositions, spiked with shots of hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque all served [...]

Music at the Meres – 60s Gold

[ November 13, 2010; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]  

Starring Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes

This glittering show features sounds of the sixties from stars for the sixties. Gerry and the Pacemakers will perform classics including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, The Searchers will rock the house with hits such as ‘Sweets for my Sweet’, international recording star PJ Proby [...]