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THE SMOKING SHOW-
THE ALEHOUSE, STROUD
FRI 29TH SEPT 6.30 P.M., SAT 30TH SEPT 7.30 P.M., SUN 1ST OCT 4.30 P.M.
(PART OF STROUD THEATRE FESTIVAL)
Available from Stroud Tourist Information or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
DARK TALES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE-
COALEY VILLAGE HALL, THE STREET, COALEY, DURSLEY, GL11 5EG
SAT 21ST OCT 2017, 7.00 P.M.
MUSEUM IN THE PARK, STRATFORD PARK STROUD, GL5 1AE
FRI 27TH OCT 2017, 7.00 P.M.
CORSE AND STAUNTON VILLAGE HALL, GLOUCESTER ROAD, CORSE, GLOUCESTER, GL19 3RQ
FRI 3RD NOV 2017, 7.30 P.M.
THE SMOKING SHOW
Written and performed by John Bassett
An every day tale of life, cigarettes and matters arising!
This funny one hour, one-man show is a mixture of stand up, drama, autobiography and the occasional rant. It explores writer/actor John Bassett's 30 year relationship with cigarettes in a lively, funny way but also looks at the changes in society that have happened towards smoking during that time. Smoking bans, smoking styles and the demonisation of the smoker are all included in the performance, as well as the drama of a life threatening illness.
If you are a smoker then you will sympathise and recognise some of the situations and if you are a non-smoker maybe you will understand the world of the smoker a little bit better.
"An hour of comedy and musical parody, whilst remaining honest and gritty.....Whether you smoke or not, there is something to appeal to you in this show, with its hard hitting honesty; This expressive stand up performance has the audience laughing, as John laughs at himself, through an autobiographical smoke screen." - Fringe Secrets
Running time 1 hour
This funny one hour, one-man show is a mixture of stand up, drama, autobiography and the occasional rant. It explores writer/actor John Bassett's 30 year relationship with cigarettes in a lively, funny way but also looks at the changes in society that have happened towards smoking during that time. Smoking bans, smoking styles and the demonisation of the smoker are all included in the performance, as well as the drama of a life threatening illness.
If you are a smoker then you will sympathise and recognise some of the situations and if you are a non-smoker maybe you will understand the world of the smoker a little bit better.
"An hour of comedy and musical parody, whilst remaining honest and gritty.....Whether you smoke or not, there is something to appeal to you in this show, with its hard hitting honesty; This expressive stand up performance has the audience laughing, as John laughs at himself, through an autobiographical smoke screen." - Fringe Secrets
Running time 1 hour
Friday 29th Sept 2017, 6.30 p.m.
Saturday 30th Sept 2017, 7.30 p.m.
Sunday 1st Oct 2017, 4.30 p.m.
The Alehouse
9 John St,
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 2HA
Tickets £7.00, £ 5.00
Available from Stroud TIC or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
(Part of Stroud Theatre Festival - click here to see more)
Saturday 30th Sept 2017, 7.30 p.m.
Sunday 1st Oct 2017, 4.30 p.m.
The Alehouse
9 John St,
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 2HA
Tickets £7.00, £ 5.00
Available from Stroud TIC or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
(Part of Stroud Theatre Festival - click here to see more)
DARK TALES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Hanged men, witches, sea serpents and drunken fairies can all be found in Spaniel In The Works Theatre Company popular show Dark Tales of Gloucestershire.
Dark Tales of Gloucestershire takes traditional folk tales from the county and retells them in a lively, funny and exciting way using rhyme, music, dance and puppets.
From the Royal intrigue of the Bisley boy to the sad tale of the ghost pub of Dursley and the strange Sea Serpent of Coombe Hill, Dark Tales of Gloucestershire is an ideal fun entertainment for family audiences.
Dark Tales of Gloucestershire takes traditional folk tales from the county and retells them in a lively, funny and exciting way using rhyme, music, dance and puppets.
From the Royal intrigue of the Bisley boy to the sad tale of the ghost pub of Dursley and the strange Sea Serpent of Coombe Hill, Dark Tales of Gloucestershire is an ideal fun entertainment for family audiences.
"Extremely funny.....The company are masters of their art”.
Stroud News and Journal
"Top class entertainment.”
The Citizen
"The energetic cast excelled in a multitude of quick-change roles in this pared-down, rustic vibe production, from witches, criminals, milk-maids... a terrific light hearted night out in the hands of the sparky company." -
Gloucestershire Live
(To read full review, click here)
COALEY VILLAGE HALL, THE STREET, COALEY, DURSLEY, GL11 5EG
SAT 21ST OCT 2017, 7.00 P.M.
Tickets: £ 7.00 adults / £ 5.00 children
MUSEUM IN THE PARK, STRATFORD PARK STROUD, GL5 1AE
FRI 27TH OCT 2017, 7.00 P.M.
£7 adults / £5 children / family ticket £20 (2 adults, 2 children)
From the Museum in the Park or phone 01453 763394
CORSE AND STAUNTON VILLAGE HALL, GLOUCESTER ROAD, CORSE, GLOUCESTER, GL19 3RQ
FRI 3RD NOV 2017, 7.30 P.M.
Tickets: £ 7.00 adults / £ 4.00 children
Box Office: 01452 840355 or cox@coxofcorse.plus.com
Stroud News and Journal
"Top class entertainment.”
The Citizen
"The energetic cast excelled in a multitude of quick-change roles in this pared-down, rustic vibe production, from witches, criminals, milk-maids... a terrific light hearted night out in the hands of the sparky company." -
Gloucestershire Live
(To read full review, click here)
COALEY VILLAGE HALL, THE STREET, COALEY, DURSLEY, GL11 5EG
SAT 21ST OCT 2017, 7.00 P.M.
Tickets: £ 7.00 adults / £ 5.00 children
MUSEUM IN THE PARK, STRATFORD PARK STROUD, GL5 1AE
FRI 27TH OCT 2017, 7.00 P.M.
£7 adults / £5 children / family ticket £20 (2 adults, 2 children)
From the Museum in the Park or phone 01453 763394
CORSE AND STAUNTON VILLAGE HALL, GLOUCESTER ROAD, CORSE, GLOUCESTER, GL19 3RQ
FRI 3RD NOV 2017, 7.30 P.M.
Tickets: £ 7.00 adults / £ 4.00 children
Box Office: 01452 840355 or cox@coxofcorse.plus.com
INHUMAN TRAFFIC
Written by John Bassett
Developed with Gloucestershire Archives – Inhuman Traffic looks at both historical and modern slavery through the voices of four different characters including a slave owner’s wife, Granville Sharpe, a victim of domestic abuse and a modern day slave trader. This is a powerful performance focussing on an issue which is more relevant today than ever.
“A beautifully performed, moving and powerful performance.”
Audience member
“A beautifully performed, moving and powerful performance.”
Audience member
Thursday 13th July 2017, 8.00 p.m.
Subscription Rooms
George Street
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 1AE
Tickets £10.00, £ 8.00
Available from Stroud TIC or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
Subscription Rooms
George Street
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 1AE
Tickets £10.00, £ 8.00
Available from Stroud TIC or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
FORGOTTEN SPORTING HEROES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Written and performed by John Bassett
THE FEARLESS NAVIGATOR
In 1899, Howard Blackburn became the sixth person to sail solo across the Atlantic. He sailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Gloucester, England but what made his story more remarkable was that he had lost his fingers 15 years before through frostbite. This one hour performance tells Blackburn's remarkable story from the losing of his fingers to his triumph of crossing the Atlantic.
Audience Comments
"Amazing story of achievement and bravery. A truly forgotten hero.”
“The story was told with such soul you could hear a pin drop, from young to old we were captivated. I hope this hero’s story is told to many.”
“So brilliantly performed you can feel the cold"
In 1899, Howard Blackburn became the sixth person to sail solo across the Atlantic. He sailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Gloucester, England but what made his story more remarkable was that he had lost his fingers 15 years before through frostbite. This one hour performance tells Blackburn's remarkable story from the losing of his fingers to his triumph of crossing the Atlantic.
Audience Comments
"Amazing story of achievement and bravery. A truly forgotten hero.”
“The story was told with such soul you could hear a pin drop, from young to old we were captivated. I hope this hero’s story is told to many.”
“So brilliantly performed you can feel the cold"
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MAD JACK AND THE SEVERN BORE
In 1955, Colonel John Fleming Churchill became the first man to surf the Severn Bore. But this was only part of his story. Known as Mad Jack, he was a champion archer, commando and bagpipe player, he had a fearless spirit, leading his men into battle with his Claymore sword. Mad Jack and The Severn Bore, looks at his exploits from riding a motorcycle across Burma, to escaping from prisoner of war camps, playing his bagpipes up Vesuvius to his historic surfing of the bore. This is a remarkable story of a remarkable man. "Any man who goes into battle without his sword is not properly dressed." - Colonel John Malcolm Fleming Thorpe Churchill “A gripping monologue that is a thought provoking, funny and poignant piece of writing....John Bassett as Mad Jack held the audience’s attention with his magnetism and kept us locked in with his remarkable strong performance.” – Fringe Secrets Friday 21st July 2017, 7.00 p.m.
The Waterways Museum Gloucester, (Performance to take place on the Sabrina) Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester, GL1 2EH Ticket prices £ 10.00 (includes light refreshment) Available from The Waterways Museum on 01452 318200 |
Production pictures by Ned Gibbons
SOMEHOW, SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE - GLOUCESTER
This powerful new theatre performance tells the true story of the Welshman family from Westgate Street area of Gloucester in the First World War.
Written by John Bassett the script is based on thorough historical research from St Nicholas Church records and other archives.
Admission is free and tickets are available from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Life Museum.
The research has been carried out by the Ageing Well group - supported by Age UK Gloucestershire. The project is supported by the Churches Conservation Trust and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Written by John Bassett the script is based on thorough historical research from St Nicholas Church records and other archives.
Admission is free and tickets are available from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Life Museum.
The research has been carried out by the Ageing Well group - supported by Age UK Gloucestershire. The project is supported by the Churches Conservation Trust and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Thursday 27th April 2017, 2.00 p.m.
Saturday 29th April 2017, 2.00 p.m.
St Nicholas Church
Westgate Street,
Gloucester
GL1 2PG
Admission free
Available from Gloucester Tourist Information or Gloucester Life Museum
Saturday 29th April 2017, 2.00 p.m.
St Nicholas Church
Westgate Street,
Gloucester
GL1 2PG
Admission free
Available from Gloucester Tourist Information or Gloucester Life Museum
SOMEHOW, SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE - TETBURY
This powerful new theatre performance tells the true story of the Lambley, Riddick and Beard families from Tetbury and their lives before, during and after the First World War.
Written by John Bassett the script is based on thorough historical research from St Saviours Church records and other archives.
Admission is free and tickets are available from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre .
The research has been carried out by St Mary's School Tetbury. The project is supported by the Churches Conservation Trust and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Written by John Bassett the script is based on thorough historical research from St Saviours Church records and other archives.
Admission is free and tickets are available from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre .
The research has been carried out by St Mary's School Tetbury. The project is supported by the Churches Conservation Trust and is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Tuesday 16th May 2017, 2.00 p.m., 8.00 p.m.
St Saviours Church,
New Church Street,
Tetbury,
GL8 8DS
Admission free
Available from Tetbury Tourist Information
St Saviours Church,
New Church Street,
Tetbury,
GL8 8DS
Admission free
Available from Tetbury Tourist Information
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AREA 8 - THE STORY OF STROUD DISTRICT IN WORLD WAR TWO
Written and performed by John Bassett
Based on the book written by Captain P R Symonds, Area 8 is a lively, funny, poignant performance looking at the experiences of the Civil Defence Services and A.R. P. in Stroud and Nailsworth.
The performance takes in all aspects of life during wartime from rationing and nursing to what to do in an emergency and what the cry “Rallyho!” means
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 3.00 p.m
Painswick Church Rooms,
Lychgate Rooms,
Stroud Road,
Painswick,
GL6 6UT
Tickets £ 8.00 (includes tea and cake)
Proceeds to The Family Haven
Painswick Church Rooms,
Lychgate Rooms,
Stroud Road,
Painswick,
GL6 6UT
Tickets £ 8.00 (includes tea and cake)
Proceeds to The Family Haven
RECENT PERFORMANCES
GRIM TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM
Forget about happy endings as Spaniel in the Works tell the original stories collected by the Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, using rhyme, puppets, music and dance!
Hear the horrible happenings of Hansel and Gretel, discover the sinister side of Cinderella and the terrible tales of Tom Thumb in this lively funny family show.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Hear the horrible happenings of Hansel and Gretel, discover the sinister side of Cinderella and the terrible tales of Tom Thumb in this lively funny family show.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Friday 13th January 2017, 8.00 p.m.
The Painswick Centre
Bisley Street,
Painswick,
GL6 6QQ
Tickets £10.00, £ 7.00
Available from Stroud Tourist Information or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
The Painswick Centre
Bisley Street,
Painswick,
GL6 6QQ
Tickets £10.00, £ 7.00
Available from Stroud Tourist Information or phone 01453 760900 or click here to book online
BERNARD AND BEATRICE'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO MODERN ART
Can you tell your Arp from your Miro? Does the concept of conceptual art confuse you? What do you deduce from Dada and Dali? Op art? Pop art? Fauvism? Surrealism? What does it all mean? WHAT IS ART?
"Leading art critics" Bernard Beardsley and Beatrice Botticelli answer these and other questions on a journey the history of modern art from Duchamps urinal to Damien's cow. They will take you to Picasso's studio in Paris, lead a can can to the wildness of Les Fauves, a visit to the dadaist Cabaret Voltaire, inside the dangerous mind of Oskar Kokoschka and a celebration of both Brit and Pop Art in this lively, funny, sometimes irreverant full length performance. First performed at the V&A.
Click here to view award winning film of "What is Art? poem
Click here to read a review of the performance at the Imperial Hotel
"Leading art critics" Bernard Beardsley and Beatrice Botticelli answer these and other questions on a journey the history of modern art from Duchamps urinal to Damien's cow. They will take you to Picasso's studio in Paris, lead a can can to the wildness of Les Fauves, a visit to the dadaist Cabaret Voltaire, inside the dangerous mind of Oskar Kokoschka and a celebration of both Brit and Pop Art in this lively, funny, sometimes irreverant full length performance. First performed at the V&A.
Click here to view award winning film of "What is Art? poem
Click here to read a review of the performance at the Imperial Hotel
Wednesday 24th August 2016, 7.30pm
St Swithun's Church
Church Street, High Street
Worcester
WR1 2RH
Tickets £10.00, £7.00 (concs)
Available from TicketSource or phone 01905 726311 or from The Worcester Tourist Information Centre
St Swithun's Church
Church Street, High Street
Worcester
WR1 2RH
Tickets £10.00, £7.00 (concs)
Available from TicketSource or phone 01905 726311 or from The Worcester Tourist Information Centre
Thursday 25th August 2016, 8.00pm
Imperial Hotel
Station Road
Stroud
GL5 3AP
Tickets £10.00, £7.00 (concs)
Available from TicketSource or phone 01453 760900 or from The Stroud Tourist Information
Imperial Hotel
Station Road
Stroud
GL5 3AP
Tickets £10.00, £7.00 (concs)
Available from TicketSource or phone 01453 760900 or from The Stroud Tourist Information
This event at St Swithun's Church is supported by
THE FINAL JOURNEY OF EDWARD WILSON
Written by John Bassett
Production pictures by Ned Gibbons
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First performed at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to commemorate the centenary of Capt Scott's ill fated mission to the South Pole, this play charts the life of Edward Wilson, explorer and naturalist on Scott's journeys to the Antarctic. Wilson encounters a mysterious figure as he and his fellow explorers face the end of their journey at the Pole. Cheltenham born Edward Wilson, the naturalist, was also a caring and religious man and the play explores all facets of his character, not only as an enthusiastic man of science and exploration but also a brave one who died at the South Pole.
"A sledge-load of information... wide-eyed in wonder, still jawed in admiration... a worthy addition to events celebrating (Wilson's) bravery" - Gloucester Echo. Saturday 27th August 2016, 7.00pm St Swithun's Church Church Street, High Street Worcester WR1 2RH Tickets £8.00, £5.00 (concs) Available from TicketSource or phone 01905 726311 or from The Worcester Tourist Information Centre The events at St Saviours Church and St Swithun's Church are supported by
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TOMMY ATKINS AND THE CANARY GIRL
Written by John Bassett
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Based on archive records, “Tommy Atkins and The Canary Girl” focuses on the lives and experiences of workers at the Gloucester munitions factory and local soldiers during the First World War. The powerful, emotional and sometimes funny performance looks at the hardships endured by soldiers in the trenches and the largely untold story of the changes to the lives of the women at home in “blighty”.
Performance lasts one hour Audience comments: "Wonderful performance looking at hidden stories of World War One - powerful and touching." "I have seen a lot of theatre and this was the performance of the year!" |
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Friday 2nd September 2016, 7.30pm
The United Reformed Church Park Road, Gloucester, GL1 1LS Tickets £ 5.00 (including refreshments) Phone: 01452 304613 or from Ticketsource |
THE SENTENCE
Written by Martin Lytton
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The Sentence is the story of John Scrivener who, in the 16th century was sentenced to death by burning. His crime was to translate the Bible into English. His daughter Joan was sentenced to light the fire. Both are the victims of illogical and unreasonable rules which have angry echoes for anyone confronted by an insane enforcement of law which is outdated, outmoded and cruel.
This powerful play explores themes of language and justice looking at the difficulties facing people who dare to challenge authority. Age advice 10+ “Compelling. Moving….Superb performance - well written, intelligent and beautifully performed.” - The Daily Fringe Friday 7th October 2016, 8:00pm
Saturday 8th October 2016, 8:00pm The Everyman Theatre Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ £10.50, £9.00 (concs) Box Office: 01242 572573 or www.everymantheatre.org.uk 
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Village Hall Performances
If you are the event co-ordinator for a village hall and are looking for a theatre performance for an event please download our current brochure which gives details of all the performances we can offer now and guide prices.
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For more information about the Fifth Stroud Theatre Festival - visit www.stroudtheatrefestival.co.uk
