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Jun
28
Tue
Mark Thomas: Red Shed (work in progress) @ Jacksons Lane
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Mark Thomas: Red Shed (work in progress) @ Jacksons Lane

Red Shed is the third part in a trilogy that started with the multi award winning shows Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed.

Mark returns to the place where he first started to perform in public, a red wooden shed in Wakefield, the Labour Club, to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.

Interviewing old friends and comrades Mark pieces together the club’s history and works with the club to campaign with some of the poorest workers in the country for their rights.

It is the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small wooden shed.

It is part theatre, part stand up, part journalism, part activism and returns to Mark’s obsessions of community and struggle.

The show will involve the audience (in a nice way) to help recreate the shed and its inhabitants.

Jun
29
Wed
Mark Thomas: Red Shed (work in progress) @ Jacksons Lane
Jun 29 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Mark Thomas: Red Shed (work in progress) @ Jacksons Lane

Red Shed is the third part in a trilogy that started with the multi award winning shows Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed.

Mark returns to the place where he first started to perform in public, a red wooden shed in Wakefield, the Labour Club, to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.

Interviewing old friends and comrades Mark pieces together the club’s history and works with the club to campaign with some of the poorest workers in the country for their rights.

It is the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small wooden shed.

It is part theatre, part stand up, part journalism, part activism and returns to Mark’s obsessions of community and struggle.

The show will involve the audience (in a nice way) to help recreate the shed and its inhabitants.

Jul
14
Thu
Jess Love: And the Little One Said @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Combining high-level circus skills with pathos, humour and beauty, Jess Love creates a vision that is at once delicately touching, visually enchanting and heart-warmingly playful. Dark clowning, dirty acrobatics and surreal sideshow feats go hand-in-hand with slapstick, roller-skating, hula hoops, skipping and hopscotch acrobatics – phew! With crafted storytelling and awe inspiring images on a bed of roses and broken glass, it’s so sweet you’ll want to squeal!

“LIVELY AND ENTERTAINING…SERIOUSLY WACKY…EXCITING…CHARISMATIC”★★★★ THE AGE

We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Jul
15
Fri
A Night with Alula @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Newly announced as Associate Artists at Jacksons Lane, Alula are a phenomenon. Three strong, skilled young women with a rapport like no other; their main discipline – the Cyr Wheel – has astounded audiences the world over. Now they return to their home for this very special one-off event, combining stylish group work, astonishing solos, acrobatics and live music, with a special guest or two thrown in to the mix. Come join Alula’s world!

 

We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Jul
22
Fri
Fantastic Voyage: a Bowie Circus Cabaret @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

David Bowie loved the circus, and we love David Bowie.

Jacksons Lane pays its respects with a once-in-a-lifetime night of spectacular sound and vision that we think will blow your minds. Performers from across the globe come together to celebrate Ziggy, the Thin White Duke, and maybe even Jareth the Goblin King as they choose their favourite Bowie look and song for a night of spaceman-inspired circus that’s out of this world.

 

We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Jul
23
Sat
Lords of Strut: Chaos @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Closing the festival in screwball style, join Ireland’s most emotional dancers as they share their bullet proof secret to life and happiness! A motivational, semi-nude, breathtakingly funny show, Sean and Seamus dance and bicker their way through an hour of physical and meta-physical comedy.

“if Michael Flatley and Jim Carey had a sadomasochistic love child they would be it” Elle Magazine

“THIS SHOW WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE; OR AT LEAST MAKE YOU LAUGH. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?”
THE IRISH TIMES

We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016 shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Sep
6
Tue
Jonathan Pie: Live! @ Jacksons Lane
Sep 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Jonathan Pie is a respected News reporter for a respected News broadcaster but he has a problem. He has several problems. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the f**king News.

Join him for this live show where he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent News events both home and abroad. He’ll also be discussing his own meteoric rise to mediocrity…and one imagines he’ll be venting plenty of spleen in the process.*

*Warning: may contain some f**king strong language.

Ages 14+

Sep
7
Wed
Jonathan Pie: Live! @ Jacksons Lane
Sep 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Jonathan Pie is a respected News reporter for a respected News broadcaster but he has a problem. He has several problems. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the f**king News.

Join him for this live show where he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent News events both home and abroad. He’ll also be discussing his own meteoric rise to mediocrity…and one imagines he’ll be venting plenty of spleen in the process.*

*Warning: may contain some f**king strong language.

Ages 14+

Dec
6
Tue
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
7
Wed
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
8
Thu
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
10
Sat
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
11
Sun
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
13
Tue
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
14
Wed
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
15
Thu
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
17
Sat
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
18
Sun
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
19
Mon
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
20
Tue
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
22
Thu
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
23
Fri
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Dec
24
Sat
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!

We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.

Age 2-7

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out

“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage

“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post

Mar
25
Sun
Crossing Continents: Ricardo Curbelo and Fiona Harrison in Concert @ Lauderdale House
Mar 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Crossing Continents: Ricardo Curbelo and Fiona Harrison in Concert @ Lauderdale House | England | United Kingdom

Ricardo Curbelo (Harp, Cuatro, Maracas, Vocals)
“A sheer delight to see and listen to” (Arran Music Society, 2016)

Fiona Harrison, (Classical Guitar)
“… a musician of great sensitivity both to her instrument and the mood of the music … gifted with a superbly confident technique.” (Hampshire Chronicle)

Travel on a rich and exciting musical journey with these two fine soloists.
Innovative Latin American harpist, composer and poet, Ricardo Curbelo, combines traditional music from a variety of Latin American countries, together with his own, spellbinding compositions. Vibrant, energetic and jazzy pieces contrast with more classical, enchanting melodies and tender vocals. He is delighted to share this concert with wonderful classical guitarist, Fiona Harrison, who will also present a fascinating and varied programme of music, crossing cultures and centuries from Renaissance England through to contemporary Japan.

Jan
12
Sat
Amritsar 1919 @ Coolhurst Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

As preparations are underway to commemorate the centenary of what is seen by many as the worst attrocity of the British Raj, historian Dr Zareer Masani separates myth from reality and explains the causes, context and consequences of the massacre and why it’s been so crucial in Indo-British relations.

This Coolhurst Speaker Evening includes dinner. Price £25. Contact Michaeljocallaghan@hotmail.com for tickets.

Dr Masani has a doctorate in history from the university of Oxford. His work may be familiar to readers of the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, the Times Literary Supplement, and to BBC Radio 4 listeners.

Oct
12
Sat
A Night At The Opera: Dinner & Talk @ Coolhurst Tennis and Squash Club
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Coolhurst Speaker Evening with Penny Chalmers.

As well as chairing the Coolhurst GMC, Penny Chalmers has had two parallel careers:
consultant in Social Services, and professional opera singer.

 

In October 1996 Penny learned the leading lady had
gone ill after the second act of a Covent Garden opera,
and the understudy was abroad.
There was one chance to avert disaster.
She had minutes to decide if she would accept
their request to go on as Brünnhilde in Die Walküre,
one of the most demanding roles in the repertoire,
but one she had not prepared.
This world class production featured a cast of opera stars.
It was conducted by one of the all-time greats,
Sir Bernard Haintink, and it was being broadcast live.
Come to the speaker evening on October 12th
to hear what happened next.

Tickets are on sale at the bar at £21,or for 18 years and under,£18
Register your interest with Sarah
or Michael O’Callaghan. michaeljocallaghan@hotmail.com 07771593404