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Oct
8
Thu
Iain Lee v Radio @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Award winning radio and TV presenter Iain Lee picks some of the most hilarious moments from the history of the wireless.

Why did Nicky Campbell drop himself in it when talking about foxes? What do callers to local radio REALLY think about Mayor Boris Johnson and surely old lady professors know what you can and what you most definitely can’t say on the radio?

Despite appearing on radio (Five Live, Radio 4, XFM, BBC 3 Counties) and TV (The 11 O’Clock Show, This Morning, Big Brothers Bit On The Side) for over fifteen years, this is Iain’s first solo show. Should be a right old laugh.

Jul
16
Sat
Ssshhh! Circus Cabaret curated by Lucy Loves Circus @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Curated by Lucy Loves Circus

Doffing our cap to the traditions of vaudeville and the origins of circus and cabaret, acclaimed circus blogger Lu Cyrcus curates this very special night, led by Cirque du Soleil’s lead clown Sean Kempton. New and old combine in this evening of contemporary varieté, featuring everything from pole dancing to aerial rope and trapeze, where burlesque meets juggling kettle bells, with a dash of musical saw thrown in for good measure.

A night to tease, whisper and gasp – Ssshhh!

 

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.

Sep
4
Sun
The MGM Story @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Sep 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The MGM Story

Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions

The World Premiere!

THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole PorterIrving Berlin and many more.

This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the RainAn American in ParisThe Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.

Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE


WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER

This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company

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+

Sep
11
Sun
The MGM Story @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Sep 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The MGM Story

Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions

The World Premiere!

THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole PorterIrving Berlin and many more.

This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the RainAn American in ParisThe Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.

Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE


WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER

This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company

Sep
17
Sat
The MGM Story @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Sep 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The MGM Story

Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions

The World Premiere!

THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole PorterIrving Berlin and many more.

This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the RainAn American in ParisThe Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.

Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE


WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER

This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company

Sep
18
Sun
The MGM Story @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The MGM Story

Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions

The World Premiere!

THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole PorterIrving Berlin and many more.

This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the RainAn American in ParisThe Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.

Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE


WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER

This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company

Sep
24
Sat
The MGM Story @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Sep 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The MGM Story

Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions

The World Premiere!

THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole PorterIrving Berlin and many more.

This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the RainAn American in ParisThe Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.

Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE


WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER

This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company

Sep
25
Sun
The MGM Story @ Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The MGM Story

Presented by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Szpiezak Productions

The World Premiere!

THE MGM STORY traces the history of the golden age of song and dance and tells the tale of how the studio fostered the talent of stars including Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and composers such as Cole PorterIrving Berlin and many more.

This brand new musical revue will take you back to those timeless classics, with songs from Singin’ in the RainAn American in ParisThe Wizard of Oz and many more, featuring a brand new book by Chris Burgess and musical arrangements by Andy Collyer.

Set on a disused film set, see how the world of the MGM musicals comes alive. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Cole, with a West End cast and band, we welcome you to the world of….. THE MGM MUSICALS!

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE! IT’S A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES – LIVE ON STAGE


WRITTEN BY: CHRIS BURGESS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: MATTHEW COLE
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS: ANDY COLLYER
MUSICAL DIRECTION: CHARLIE INGLES
DESIGNER: EMILY BESTOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER: JAMES SMITH
CASTING DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN NEWSOME
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER: CHRIS SILVESTER

This production is not affiliated or related to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Media company

Oct
5
Thu
madame viardot’s salon @ Lauderdale House
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

madame viardot’s salon

by salon musical & test of time entertainment

Songs, violin and piano music by Fauré, Chopin, Duparc, Elgar, poetry by Baudelaire

Salon musical is a unique show of theatre and music where audience members escape the every-day and venture into a world of beautiful music and poetry as well as flirtation, gossip and intrigue. A cast of five young professional performers – two singers, an actor, a violinist and a pianist – all graduates from the top London music and drama conservatoires, play historical characters and weave together music and scripted dialogue. The show’s creation has involved academic research as well as professional direction and costume design.

Experience has shown that the shows bring alive the past in an informative yet entertaining way. The performers engage with the audience throughout the evening to create a relaxed, immersive and intimate social gathering.

Picture yourself as a guest at the home of celebrated 19th century singer, composer and pianist Pauline Viardot, being introduced to emerging composer, Gabriel Fauré, eminent and provocative poet Stéphane Mallarmé and their protégés. They will be performing their latest music and poetry and you will witness their spontaneous music making.