Works by Jose Agudo, Richard Alston CBE, Douglas Thorpe and Sharon Watson

Phoenix Dance Theatre visit Chesterfield for the first time with their latest diverse, entertaining mixed programme. The bill features four critically acclaimed pieces of dance, created by two of the country’s leading choreographers and two of the UK’s most exciting emerging talents.

Thanks to The score for Repetition of Change, Forms Entangled, Shapes Collided by Kenneth Hesketh, was commissioned with funding from the RPS Drummond Fund for Phoenix and Psappha.

The Staveley Armed Forces and Veterans Association with Aurora present 'An Evening of Acappella.

Featuring a full choir (octet and quartet performances) and acclaimed Barbershop Quartet.

For more information about Aurora go to www.aurora-acappella.co.uk

Tickets can be purhcased by calling the Chesterfield Theatres Box Office on  01246 345 222 or from Joe Roberts, 35 Blandford Drive, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8QT

Created by Mike James, Andy Day, Iain Lauchlan

Directed by Iain Lauchlan

Music and Lyrics by Jamie Ledwith

Following their smash-hit show, Andy and Mike’s… Big Box of Bananas, the dynamic duo brings you another brilliant adventure, and this time they have a time machine!

Andy Day, star of Andy’s Wild Adventures (CBeebies) and BAFTA nominated BBC presenter, stars alongside comedy partner, Mike James. Their trademark infectious energy and their irrepressible sense of fun, promise to make the show a treat for the whole family.

Whilst playing in the garden of their ‘fun pad’ – they discover a door that was locked many years ago by their great, great, great grandfather Wally Bum.  Inside they find his workshop with many inventions and a mysterious Time Machine. The Time Machine sends them on a quest to collect the things they need from the past to help a very Old Andy in the future. Will they make it back to the here and now or be trapped in the mists of a time forever? One thing’s for sure; they haven’t a chance without your help!

Andy and Mike hope you’ll think their show is so good, you will want to travel back in time as soon as you’ve seen it to and see it all over again. Suitable for anyone over three and their families.  

Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Oscar winning film starring Daniel Craig.

Duration: 143 minutes

Amateur production.

Pontevedrian embassy, Paris, 1905. The Ambassador, Baron Zeta, is desperate that the wealthy widow Hanna Glavari marry a Pontevedrian man so that her fortune remains in the country.

Groups of 20+ save £1 per ticket.

Compere Anthony J Brown   

      
Gary Delaney
Sought after writer Gary received 4 and 5 star reviews for his debut Edinburgh festival show ‘Purist’.

Ian D Montfort

Mind-bending star of his own acclaimed Radio 2 series. 'Wonderfully observed' - Time Out.

Amateur production.

Peak Youth bring alive such numbers as:  Food Glorious Food;  Consider Yourself;  You’ve got to Pick a Pocket or Two;  As Long as he Needs Me; Oom Pah Pah, and many more.

Groups of 20+ save £1 per ticket

Seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1), The Edinburgh Comedy Gala (BBC3) plus Let’s Dance For Comic Relief (BBC1). Hal’s comedy is warm and catty, straight and camp.

“Tough Luvvie is his best solo stand up show to date” * * * * The Telegraph

Fresh Glory Productions presents The Watermill Theatre production of

SOME LIKE IT HOTTER by Richard Hurford

Welcome to the most surprising comeback in entertainment history.

It's April 2013.  Funny man Jack Lemmon and the incomparable Marilyn Monroe are reunited with Hollywood heart-throb Tony Curtis.   But where exactly are they and what the hell is going on? This fast moving, fantasy comedy whisks the three screen icons back to their most beautiful, sexy and hilarious selves in a once-in-an-(after)-lifetime’s opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars. 

Daring dialogue, razor-sharp wisecracks and sparkling musical numbers make a snappy musical comedy that looks wryly at the power of celebrities over the public – both in life and death.

…now that’s entertainment!

Add £1 to all prices for Saturday evening performance

School and group concessions available.

THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT

PLEASE NOTE: Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain's favorite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns with her outstanding 2013 nationwide tour.

Often referred to as ‘Psychic to the stars’, Sally has built up an extensive client list having read for well known faces like Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana.

Since touring, each year Sally packs out theatres as people from all over the country come to witness her incredible gift. Her down to earth nature and infectious personality has attracted a whole new audience   to the spiritual world and her astounding accuracy keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

This unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened…as they say seeing is believing!

The multi award-winning antidote to panel games will be recording for the BBC at the Winding Wheel. Join chairman Jack Dee, and regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Colin Sell for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. The evening will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and will finish no later than 10.30pm. On sale Date Wednesday 24th April
“Whether the teams are singing the words of one song to the tune of another, making up serial rhymes or entering the mythic maze of Mornington Crescent, they have now become the National Theatre of fun”  - Gillian Reynolds, Daily Telegraph

A legacy of hits such as 'Sweet Caroline', Love on the Rocks and Forever in Blue Jeans evoke memories in all of us when the singer/songwriter regularly ruled the UK and US Charts.

Wayne Denton fronts this live concert faithfully recreating the songs and atmosphere of the era in his own imitable style. Interspersed with humour, audience participation and delivery of all the timeless hits of Neil Diamond.

One-act Farces from the Victorian stage with more than a hint of Monty Python. Four plays: ‘Box and Cox’, ‘Wanted, A Young Lady’, ‘An Unwarrantable Intrusion’ and ‘Duel in the Dark’.

School and group concessions available.

By Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood

Hopeless gambler Bob Fletcher finds his life turned upside down when his first love returns to town during Grand National weekend. He can’t help comparing the wealthy, beautiful Philippa with Shirley, his long-suffering wife of nearly thirty years. As long-held secrets are revealed can Bob resist the lure of the first woman he ever loved? A fast-moving comedy about headaches, heartaches and horse-racing.  Starring Ian Sharrock (Emmerdale).

Please Note:  this play does contain a minimal amount of swearing that is in context with the play. 

Add £1 to all prices for Saturday evening performance.

School and group discounts available.

Prepare yourself for a party as the

legendary That’ll Be The Day, the

nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety

show returns by popular demand with

our ‘Brand New Production’ for 2013.

This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere.

Now in its 27^th year of touring continuously in the UK and Europe, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die!

Ira Levin's Deathtrap Clifford, an unknown playwright, has sent a copy of his latest play to Sidney for his comments and feedback. So impressed is Sidney that he persuades his wife Myra to help him plagiarise the play. The plan appears to be foolproof, but when Clifford arrives at the house, events take an unexpected and sinister turn. 

Starring Stephen Beckett (The Bill and Coronation Street).

School and group concessions available.

Compere Anthony J Brown

Joe Lycett
Edinburgh Festival Best Newcomer Nominee 2012 as seen on '8 Out Of 10 Cats' and 'Celebrity Juice'.
 
Tony Jameson
Razor-witted Geordie gagster with an instantly amenable manner. From Dave's 'Comedy in the Dark' UK tour.

The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they  celebrate their 40th anniversary this year.

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest
hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe.
‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.
So come and join the ‘Dancing Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

Welcome to a night of sophisticated tease, wonderful fun, magic and music featuring the UK’s finest artistes of the genre. With special guest and the world’s finest ‘homage’ to Dita Von Teese - Miss Carrie-Ann.

Tabs Productions present A LIFE IN THE THEATRE by David Mamet    

Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage before and after a theatrical performance?

A Life In The Theatre is a rare glimpse into the world of actors.

A world which inhabits fluffed lines, missed cues, and disastrous wardrobe malfunctions.

The play looks at the relationship between two actors as they rehearse, prepare for, and perform a season of plays, at a Rep. theatre not unlike Chesterfield!

Robert is a veteran, an old school actor, part of an on - going tradition. Sharing a dressing room with him is John, a young
actor of growing skill and confidence. Offstage, they seemingly have a cordial, relationship, until time passes and it's obvious that the two are pretending as much off stage as on.

Mamet’s 1977 play, which has been described as “a love letter to theatre”, clearly draws on the dramatist’s own early experience as an actor, it is full of an affection and nostalgia for the business and especially the kind of  rep. company to which his two actors belong.

“This is a play peppered with witty insights and devastating one liners. Alongside the laughter there is also a great deal of heart. . A Life In The Theatre is an insight into the life of an actor.”

Performing pieces from every era of Genesis from the early Peter Gabriel Genesis albums, right through the Phil Collins era in the 70s and 80s and up to the final Genesis studio album, We Can’t Dance.

Award winning French comedy drama ‘Untouchable’ tells the true story of a friendship that forms between two men from opposite ends of the social spectrum.

Duration: 112 minutes 

Compere Anthony J brown

Tom Wrigglesworth: Winner of a Sony Award for his Radio 4 series 'Open Letters'.

Harriet Dyer: Described by The Guardian as 'definitely one to watch'.

International thriller set in Cold War. A disgraced British spy who is rehired in secret by his government, which fears that the British Secret Intelligence Service has been compromised by a double agent working for the Soviets.

Starring Colin Firth, Gary Oldman & Tom Hardy.

Duration: 122 minutes

Adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic and finest novel. Young orphan Pip is given a chance to rise from his humble beginnings thanks to a mysterious benefactor.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Flemyng.

Duration: 129 minutes

Oscar nominated. Striking portrait of drifters and seekers in post World War II America, Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master follows the journey of a Naval veteran, Freddie (Joaquin Phoenix). Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams.

Duration: 137 minutes

Phil McIntyre Entertainments by arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management proudly presents everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford with his brand new tour for 2013.

The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

An amateur concert of many of the songs from the musical Les Miserables.

A young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other. From the big top to the big screen, visionary filmmaker James Cameron and director Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Narnia).

Duration: 91 minutes

Winner at Cannes and Sundance Film Festival. In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions.

Duration: 94 minutes

Smash hit tribute to one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time that’s been wowing audiences throughout the UK. Feel good concert that you’ll want to sing along with.

Written by Brian Clemens

When Chief Constable Bligh accompanies her friend Diane Tulliver home to Dysart Hall after a night at the opera they arrive to a horrifying scene. Diane’s husband Paul has been shot dead and ex-convict Charley Mirren is standing over him bearing a gun. It appears to be an open-and-shut case for Jessica Bligh, but as she and her colleague Inspector Fremont probe further they discover all is not what it seems. 

Starring Marcus Hutton (Brookside) and Patric Kearns.

School and group concessions available.

Add £1 to all prices for Saturday evening

Two-man musical show performed by Michael Bernstein and Colin Stevens. Their homage to Michael Flanders and Donald Swann, composers and performers at the heart of ’50s/60s satire in the form of the theatrical revue.

Based on Yann Martel’s beloved book. Life of Pi is an epic adventure of magical realism, following the story of a young man’s incredible struggle to survive at sea against almost impossible odds. Pi, the son of a zookeeper,finds himself adrift in the Pacific after a devastating shipwreck.
But he is not alone…on board his lifeboat there’s a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a Bengal
tiger. Starring Rafe Spall, Gerard Depardieu, Irrfan Khan.

Duration: 127 minutes

Compere Anthony J Brown

Nine acts compete for this illustrious title with the winner bagging a trophy and £100. A great night, plus a fabulous experience for aspiring stand-ups. Entries close 29 July. More info chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/crookedsmile.

Headline set from Kevin Precious.

Meet Norman Bartholomew, an artist with an encyclopaedic knowledge of famous murderers, caught in a loveless marriage. It turns out however, he might be seeking a more practical use for his vast knowledge of the fine art of murder.

Opening with one of the most truly macabre scenes ever devised for the stage. Constantly shifting, twisting, beguiling and witty, it is a brilliantly compelling drama, forever shunning the obvious and culminating in a stunning curtain.

School and group discounts available.

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Not for the easily offended, he’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country.

Oscar winner. This dramatic thriller chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis, the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades.

Starring and directed by Ben Affleck.

Duration: 120 minutes

With an all live four piece band providing the sound and an array of amazing,
rhinestone encrusted replica costumes, this is a real treat for any Dolly Parton fan. With live band.

Offer: buy 9 tickets get 10th free

A spine-tingling new whodunit based on the world’s most famous case.

Charles William Lestrange was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when the Autumn of Terror, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.

Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by Samuel Edwards, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward’s “close friend” Miss Elsie Fordham.

"fun, but not for the faint-hearted...the first night audience was engrossed" Derbyshire Times.

School and group concession available.

Add £1 to all prices for Saturday evening

Compere Anthony J Brown 

Shazia Mirza
Fresh from her 'Cuckooland' solo UK tour, she's an award winning stand-up and columnist.

Glenn Moore
Winner of the illustrious Crooked Smile Award in 2012 and Chortle Student Award runner-up in 2011.

‘An exquisite piece of theatre... that leaves you smiling’ (The Stage 16/4/12)

Tall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing sharks and penguins, icebergs and volcanoes. But when the whale gets beached, how will the tiny snail save him?
Tall Stories’ adaptation is inspired by the work of Storybook Soldiers, who help British military personnel abroad to record bedtime story CDs for their children back home. The amazing journey of the tiny snail is seen through the eyes of a very adventurous young girl – who’d love to be going round the world with her seafaring father...

Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs, in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

‘Interactive, moving, fun and captivating... fantastic’ (Stockton Evening Gazette 3/4/12)

Offer: Schools £8.50 with buy 10 tickets, get 11th free

On a Saturday afternoon Phil and Kev begin to question their continual attendance at United’s tedious games as they run the full gamut of chants and insults at the pitch. Meanwhile Janet and Laura put themselves through a similar process of self – doubt whilst undressing the men down the local with their words and looks. When the four come together for a Saturday night out they realise that they are all at a pivotal moment in their lives, which results in a shocking climax. Winner of The Sunday Times Playwriting Award David Bown’s tragic – comedy of manners (or lack of) is an unmissable theatrical experience.

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS ONE, TWO, THREE FOUR and FIVE, the West End sell out sensation DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS THE MUSICAL, featuring some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era, returns to Birmingham Hippodrome by phenomenal public demand!

With special guest Mark Wynter performing for the first time in over 40 years his hits including 'Its Almost Tomorrow', 'Venus in Blue Jeans', 'Go Away Little Girl'.

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era!

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons…

Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!

Monday to Thursday evening £26 (Auditorium) & £28 (Circle)
Friday & Saturday evening £28 (Auditorium) & £30 (Circle)
Wednesday Matinee £24 (Auditorium) & £26 (Circle)
Saturday Matinee £26 Auditorium & £28 (Circle)

Ticket Prices

Concession save £2 off above prices
Group 10+ save £3 off above prices
School 10+ save £12 per ticket

Special discounts not available on Friday or Saturday night performances
One discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Not retrospective.

Glamorous Amorous!...with a title like that it could only be the Ladyboys of Bangkok back on Tour with a fabulous all new show for 2013!

Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs and side splitting comedy. From Nicki Minaj to Whitney the stars and chart topping hits just keep on coming
Join the festivities as the cast take you on a parade through comedy, cabaret and carnival beat with 16 of the world’s most entrancing beauties, perfect makeup, stunning costumes,iconic numbers  and fabulous choreography make this a fantastic party night which culminates  in a breathless unique grand finale in this brand new production.

Seen by over 1 million people – this is the party not to be missed!!

ABBA REUNION has been created by the original Director, Producer and Choreographer of the Award Winning Abbamania West End musical, and stars the original 'Frida' from the London cast!

The show gives Abba fans, old and new, the opportunity to once again get together and re-live the addictive Abba phenomenum that swept the airwaves and discos during the 70s and 80s in this wonderfully feel good, party style tribute concert. From Waterloo to Dancing Queen, all of the hits are performed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in the perfect Abba look and sound.
 
Superbly accurate harmony vocals and full live- band, combined with stunning replica costumes and excellent authentic choreography has produced one of the most requested tribute shows in the world today.
 
This tribute concert continues to entertain and enthrall throughout the world and leaves fans  asking the question...Did we just see the Abba Reunion Concert that never was?

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism. The 2013 concert will feature classic Mugenkyo favourites as well as new compositions & arrangements.

THE “HAND IN HAND” TOUR – AUTUMN 2013
 
If you haven’t heard of Show of Hands by now, where have you been!
Celebrating a 21 year musical partnership, singer songwriter Steve Knightley and multi instrumentalist Phil Beer have sold out the Royal Albert Hall four times and are triple winners at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Best Duo, Best Original Song, Best Live Act). Joined by musical chameleon Miranda Sykes on double bass they have become one of the acoustic roots scene’s major players, widely recognised for their resonating original songs, slick musicianship and audience rapport – featuring on BBC TV’s Countryfile, BBC Breakfast and Andrew Marr shows and regularly played by the likes of Bob Harris, Mark Radcliffe and Simon Mayo.

Following a summer of key UK festival headline appearances and a tour of Germany the genre-defying band return to the UK this autumn for the “Hand in Hand” tour – for the first time ever Steve, Phil and Miranda will be their own support act – performing three songs apiece in the opening set to showcase their myriad individual talents, before joining forces for the unique Show of Hands experience after the interval.

Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music fills the air. Princess Aurora, The Sleeping Beauty - lovingly repeated throughout generations but never before performed so magnificently as with Russia’s finest…Moscow Ballet - La Classique.

Purveyors of Cool swing into town with
The Greatest Music of the 20th Century
 
Wonderful memories - totally live show - successful worldwide
Frank Sinatra - Dean Martin - Sammy Davis
 
Every song a classic - Come Fly with Me, Volare,
That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles,
Mack The Knife, and many more of your favourites.
 
The BBC summed it up in one word
MAGNIFICENT!
 
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Live Nation present Paul Foot: Words

Paul Foot’s recent shows and tours have garnered a string of 5 star reviews and successive Barry Nominations at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.  Described by Chortle as “Inspired, surreal and incomprehensibly funny”, he is a true original, challenging comedic convention at every turn and delighting his connoisseurs. A BBC New Comedy Award and Daily Telegraph Open Mic winner, most recent UK TV credits include ”8 Out 10 Cats” Channel 4, “Never Mind The Buzzcocks” BBC2, “The Alternative Comedy Experience” Comedy Central and “Russell Howard’s Good News” BBC3.

www.paulfoot.tv.

"It's baffling to me that Paul is not a household name in this country.  His routines are like jazz clusters, loose hammocks, choked to the brim with jokes and ideas" Noel Fielding

“One of the highlights of this year’s Fringe…. Will leave your sides sore and your face wet with tears without every really fully appreciating why.“  Edinburgh Evening News *****

“Best comedy show at Adelaide Fringe 2013. Genius” Rip It Up

“Unobtrusively masterful stuff” The Scotsman
“Utterly twisted alternative comedy unlike anything else you are likely to see.”                   The Sydney Morning Herald *****

“Foot’s control of intonation and cadence is masterful, the tone and pitch of his voice providing the laughs. There is nothing random about Foot’s surrealism; it is studied and controlled. It is, frankly, sublime”. Fest Magazine *****

 “Not exactly Danny Bhoy… is it? The List ”****
 “It may not be for you if you're expecting comedy like you've ever seen it before. This stuff is truly alternative, and the show was quite simply one of the best I've ever seen in Edinburgh over the past few years….. A brilliant performer, with an expertly crafted set, I left the room with a sense I'd experienced something incredibly special. I don't think you could ask for much more. True alternative comedy at it's very best.”  British Comedy Guide *****

“Foot is simply the best comedian I have ever seen - and the most difficult to describe. Reviewing convention dictates I can only give him five stars, but his insane genius deserves at least six.” Melbourne Age *****

“Subversive and surreal ... like a cult classic, a relic from the past, a rare exotic bird, he’s special.”  The Daily Express *****

“One of the most ingenious nights of comedy you’ll ever see” The Herald Sun *****

“It’s impossible to describe what Paul does, it’s like trying to strangle mercury.... in an all too predictable comedy universe, Paul Foot orbits his own planet. Fantastic.”
The Daily Mirror *****

Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On The Road. If you like the stuff he’s done on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or in any of the nine radio series he’s done for Radio 4 then this is the show for you. Hundreds of his celebrated one-liners, plus pictures he drew. Clever, surreal but mainly just stupid stupid stupid. He’s won awards you know.

Winner of ‘BEST ALBUM’ at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

Since their formation in 2004 Bellowhead have occupied a unique place in Britain’s musical landscape: a blistering 11-piece band fusing folk, funk, rock, world, jazz, music hall and classical music, they have placed themselves at the cutting edge of the contemporary music scene while harnessing all the power and mystery of ancient English and European musical traditions.

Their third album, ‘Hedonism’, was the highest-selling independently-released traditional folk album of all time, sold a staggering 60,000 copies and was awarded a ‘Silver Disc’. And their new album ‘Broadside’ entered the UK album charts at number 16, spawned an A-listed single on BBC Radio 2 and won ‘Best Album’ at the 2013 Folk Awards.

Yet it’s still their explosive, spectacular and theatrical live shows that win them the most acclaim. 5-times winner of ‘Best Live Band’ at the Radio 2 Awards, they have transported folk music into hitherto unknown territory and spearheaded the new folk boom.

They are “the greatest live act in Britain” says BBC Radio 2’s Simon Mayo and the hordes of dancing fans grinning and singing along and treating every gig as a party clearly agree.

Bellowhead hit the road in November for a 17 date tour of theatres and venues across the country.

Live Nation in association with MZA present JIMEOIN – WHAT?!

Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally acclaimed star of ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2012’, 'Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival', 'Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks’ and ‘Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow’.

No gimmicks, just great craic…!
‘Awesome!’ (List)
‘Exemplary Stand-up’ (Herald)
‘Jimeoin recalls the familiar at a fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess’  (Scotland on Sunday)
‘Sublime observational comic… A masterclass in delivery’ (Chortle)
‘Comedy of the highest order… Inspired ramblings… quiet genius!’ (Independent);
‘He’s clean, charming, witty and above all funny’ (Sunday Times)
‘A series of hilarious, often surrealistic climaxes… Comic genius’  (Evening News)
‘Classic nonsense… stand-up comedy at its best’ (The Scotsman)
‘A series of hilarious, often surrealistic climaxes. This is the comedy of one who truly perceives human behaviour, breaks it up and puts it all together again in all its ridiculousness, to leave you with your eyes streaming… Comic genius’  (Edinburgh Evening News)
www.jimeoin.com Twitter: @Jimeoin YouTube: Jimeoinofficial

Pantomime producers Paul Holman Associates return to the Pomegranate to present the pantomime version of Beauty and the Beast.
Set in the French village of Christimonto, a pantomime playground of fun is set to unravel with madness and mayhem as the foolish Witch Hazel casts a spell on the dashing Count, transforming him into a grotesque beast, condemned to live just two years unless he can be saved by true love.
A host of colourful characters will add to the comedy chaos and capers as the story is brought to life. Doting dame Madame Fifi Camembert brings a touch of colourful couture and culinary failures to the house of Professor Crackpot, the local inventor and father to our heroine Beauty.

With an eye for the ladies, local legend and lothario, Gaston is desperate for a date with Beauty but his muscles and swagger don’t impress. In an attempt to woo her, he tricks Crackpot and sends him off to Paris with one of his crazy inventions.

As the despondent Professor journeys back to Cristimonto via the Beast’s garden, he remembers Beauty’s request for him to return with a red rose but the Beast catches him and the Professor is forced into agreeing to send the first person he meets on his return, back to the Beast. Foolishly he believes Beauty’s dog Fluffy will be the first to greet him but sadly, he lays eyes on Beauty and she is sent to the Cristimonto Castle where the Beast awaits.
Can true love set the Beast free? Only our heroine Beauty holds the power to break Witch Hazel’s spell and help deliver a happy ever after ending!
One thing is certain – it will be a true beast of a pantomime with the beauty of a magical story set to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.

Signed performances will take place on 11 December 2013 at 1.30 pm and Thursday 2 January 2014 at 7 pm.

There will also be a number of seats reserved for those with hearing impairements and an interpreter.  Please enquire at the Box Office.

Performances

Friday 6 Dec - 6 pm
Saturday 7 Dec – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 8th Dec – 2 pm and 6 pm
Tuesday 10th – Thursday 12th Dec – 10 am and 1.30 pm
Friday 13th Dec – 10 am and 7 pm
Saturday 14th Dec – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 15th Dec – 2 pm and 6 pm
Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th Dec – 10 am and 7 pm
Thursday 19th and Saturday 21st Dec – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 22nd Dec – 2 pm and 6 pm
Monday 23rd Dec – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday 24th Dec – 10.30 am and 2.30 pm
Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th Dec – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 29th Dec – 2 pm and 6 pm
Monday 30th Dec – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday 31st Dec – 10.30 am and 2.30 pm
Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th Jan – 2.30 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 5th Jan – 2 pm and 6 pm

New Christmas party theme for 2013.

Enjoy a trip back to the 80s as well as a five course meal plus a themed live act and DJ.

Tickets for this event are £29.50 and if you book and pay in full by 15 September 2013 you will save £1.50 per tickets, plus get a free bottle of wine with every six tickets booked.

To book your Christmas party, call the Winding Wheel directly on 01246 345 333 or email winding.wheel@chesterfield.gov.uk

New Christmas party theme for 2013.

Enjoy a trip back to the 60s as well as a five course meal plus a themed live act and DJ.

Tickets for this event are £29.50 and if you book and pay in full by 15 September 2013 you will save £1.50 per tickets, plus get a free bottle of wine with every six tickets booked.

To book your Christmas party, call the Winding Wheel directly on 01246 345 333 or email winding.wheel@chesterfield.gov.uk

Phil McIntyre Entertainments Proudly Presents:

Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties

A self-confessed "miserable old git" since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sportscar, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: "I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!"

Suitable for age 12 years and above.

Please Note: Latecomers will not be admitted.

New Christmas party theme for 2013.

Enjoy a trip to a 'Winter Wonderland' as well as a five course meal plus a themed live act and DJ.

Tickets for this event are £29.50 and if you book and pay in full by 15 September 2013 you will save £1.50 per tickets, plus get a free bottle of wine with every six tickets booked.

To book your Christmas party, call the Winding Wheel directly on 01246 345 333 or email winding.wheel@chesterfield.gov.uk

On sale 8 April 2013.

A bubbly and mischievous Elf is pretending to be hard at work in Santa’s workshop on Christmas Eve, but he is secretly hiding toys away for himself. When Father Christmas finds out he explains to the Elf what Christmasis really all about through song, poems and stories – and with some audience assistance.

For ages 3-8

Locations

Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Chesterfield
Saturday 14 December, 2pm & 4.30pm
Sunday 15 December, 10am & 2pm

Hasland Village Hall, Chesterfield
Monday 16 December, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm
Tuesday 17 December, 11am & 2pm

Assembly Rooms, Market Hall, Chesterfield
Wednesday 18 December, 2pm & 4.30pm
Thursday 19 December, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm
Friday 20 December, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm
Saturday 21 December, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) - £24

Please note - this is the same performance as July 2013.

Phil McIntyre Entertainments by arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management proudly presents everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford with his brand new tour for 2013.

The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

New Christmas party theme for 2013.

Enjoy a trip back to the 70s as well as a five course meal plus a themed live act and DJ.

Tickets for this event are £29.50 and if you book and pay in full by 15 September 2013 you will save £1.50 per tickets, plus get a free bottle of wine with every six tickets booked.

To book your Christmas party, call the Winding Wheel directly on 01246 345 333 or email winding.wheel@chesterfield.gov.uk

New Christmas party theme for 2013.

Enjoy a night of 'Rock and Pop Stars' as well as a five course meal plus a themed live act and DJ.

Tickets for this event are £29.50 and if you book and pay in full by 15 September 2013 you will save £1.50 per tickets, plus get a free bottle of wine with every six tickets booked.

To book your Christmas party, call the Winding Wheel directly on 01246 345 333 or email winding.wheel@chesterfield.gov.uk

The legendary, record-breaking, Box Office smash hit thriller celebrates 60th anniversary

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, with a star cast to give you a once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at the xxx Theatre.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

“The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre” The Telegraph

“A truly entertaining classic thriller” The Sunday Times

“Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers” The Observer

www.MousetrapOnTour.com

Running time approx. 2 hours 20 mins.

Ticket Prices

Performances : Evenings at 7.30pm Wednesday Matinee at 2pm and Saturday Matinee at 3pm
Ticket Prices : Mon – Thurs eve and Sat Mat : £18, £26, £27
Wed  Mat : £16, £24, £25
Fri & Sat Eve: £21, £29, £30
Discounts : Apply to performances on Mon – Thurs eves and Wed, and Sat mat only. Only one discount per ticket. Not retrospective and subject to availability.
Concessions: £2 off top two prices only
Groups of 10 + : £3 off top two prices only

Britain’s most successful TV cookery show is coming fresh and live, to the Winding Wheel!

Television chef Lesley Waters will bring alive on stage all the favourite ingredients of the TV’s best loved cooking show. Star host Russell Grant will introduce Lesley and a guest television chef to battle out the ‘Green Pepper’ and ‘Red Tomato’ kitchen challenge and you will vote for your favourite.

You can have the chance to be our very special guest and join in the fun with us on stage by supplying one of the two ingredient bags for the cook off challenge, or the famous Quickie Bag.

Check our show website and visit readysteadycooklive.com for competition entry details, venue and tour information.

Perfect for fans of the programme, foodies or those in need of culinary support, the show is ideal for anyone with an appetite for cooking. Watch and learn insider tips and ask the chefs those ‘burning’ questions on preparing a better meal. Will ‘Green Peppers’ or ‘Red Tomatoes’ triumph? Book now to decide and vote at Ready Steady Cook Live!

Lesley Waters will appear at most shows with an exciting roster of guest chefs including Brian Turner, Kevin Woodford, Nick Nairn and Tony Tobin.

Check readysteadycooklive.com to see who will be the TV chef at your venue.

Chefs and guest hosts appear subject to availability.