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TRENCHCOATS FOR GOALPOSTS
Written and performed by
Jonny Fluffypunk, Bill Jones ,John Bassett, Uta Baldauf, Stuart Butler, Paul Southcott, Angela Findlay, Crispin Thomas & Jeff The Fuse (Out To Lunch)
Following a packed and acclaimed show here in 2016, be transported once more in theatre, spoken word, live music and song to No Man’s Land in a moving and often funny re-creation of the 1914 Christmas Truce.
Performed by a host of Gloucestershire's finest performers in authentic 1914 garb, with tinsel for barbed wire and an ancient football together they turn the Sub Rooms into Flanders Field.
Based on local memories and the true story of two brave Forest Green FC players Harry Watts and Ernie Beale who set off from Nailsworth for the front line. Covering an undisputed moment in war, humour and history, poetry and poignancy combine in this compelling and unmissable ninety minute production.
Performed by a host of Gloucestershire's finest performers in authentic 1914 garb, with tinsel for barbed wire and an ancient football together they turn the Sub Rooms into Flanders Field.
Based on local memories and the true story of two brave Forest Green FC players Harry Watts and Ernie Beale who set off from Nailsworth for the front line. Covering an undisputed moment in war, humour and history, poetry and poignancy combine in this compelling and unmissable ninety minute production.
The Subscription Rooms,
George Street,Stroud, GL5 1AE
Friday 7th December 2018, 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 11.50 (inc booking fee)
From Stroud Tourist Information Centre
01453 760900
http://www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/trenchcoats-for-goalposts/
George Street,Stroud, GL5 1AE
Friday 7th December 2018, 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 11.50 (inc booking fee)
From Stroud Tourist Information Centre
01453 760900
http://www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/trenchcoats-for-goalposts/
TOMMY ATKINS AND THE CANARY GIRL
Written by John Bassett
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
Performance lasts one hour
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THE BIZARRE HOUR - (Almost Live)
Written and performed by John Bassett
A lover of all things strange, bizarre or just downright peculiar John Bassett presents a lively new show offering a wry and witty look at the world of the weird. Based on stories gathered from three years presenting the Bizarre Hour on Stroud FM, this show looks at subjects as diverse as UFO abductions, conspiracy theories, organon and werewolf ointment. there will even be a chance to take part in Six Degrees of Wikipedia. Unfettered by the chains of broadcasting regulations there will be adult themes and possibly a few naughty words - in context. So come along for a show filled with bizarre facts, interesting tracks and maybe a little rant or two.
May contain strong language, sexual references and nuts!
Part of 6th Stroud Theatre Festival
The George Room, Subscription Rooms,
George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE
Sat 15th Sept 6.30 p.m.,
Sun 16th Sept 8.30 p.m.
Tickets £ 6.00
From Stroud TIC or phone 01453760900
or click on date for online booking.
May contain strong language, sexual references and nuts!
Part of 6th Stroud Theatre Festival
The George Room, Subscription Rooms,
George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE
Sat 15th Sept 6.30 p.m.,
Sun 16th Sept 8.30 p.m.
Tickets £ 6.00
From Stroud TIC or phone 01453760900
or click on date for online booking.
THE FINAL JOURNEY OF EDWARD WILSON
Written by John Bassett
Written by John Bassett
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.
“Brilliantly captures Wilson – how he thought, what drove him and the spirit which animated explorers of that time.” – Audience member.
“Thank you for bringing new audiences to the life and work of a terrific human being… a wonderful portrayal, showing Wilson’s intelligence and innocence” – Audience member
"A sledge-load of information... wide-eyed in wonder, still-jawed in admiration... a worthy addition to events celebrating Wilson's bravery" - Gloucester Echo.
“Brilliantly captures Wilson – how he thought, what drove him and the spirit which animated explorers of that time.” – Audience member.
“Thank you for bringing new audiences to the life and work of a terrific human being… a wonderful portrayal, showing Wilson’s intelligence and innocence” – Audience member
THE MISSION THEATRE,
32 Corn St, Bath BA1 1UF FRIDAY JUNE 1st 5.00 p.m. MONDAY JUNE 4th 5.00 p.m. Tickets £ 10.00, £ 8.00 Tickets from Bath Box Office - 01225 463362 or bathboxoffice.org.uk Ticketsource click on date for link Part of Bath Fringe 2018 |
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Production pictures by Ned Gibbons
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BLACKFRIARS PRIORY,
Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HS
SATURDAY JUNE 16th 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre 01452 396572
Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HS
SATURDAY JUNE 16th 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre 01452 396572
ST SAVIOURS CHURCH
New Church Street, Tetbury, GL8 8DS
THURSDAY JUNE 21st 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 8.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre 01666 503552
New Church Street, Tetbury, GL8 8DS
THURSDAY JUNE 21st 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 8.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre 01666 503552
ST JOHN ON THE WALL
Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EZ
THURSDAY JULY 5th 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 8.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Bristol Ticket Shop
www.bristolticketshop.co.uk or 0117 929 9008
Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EZ
THURSDAY JULY 5th 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 8.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Bristol Ticket Shop
www.bristolticketshop.co.uk or 0117 929 9008
MINCHINHAMPTON MARKET HOUSE,
1-2 Market Square, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BW
SATURDAY JULY 14th 8.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00
Tickets from ticketsource click on date for link
or from Stroud Tourist Information Centre - 01453 760960
BLUE ORANGE THEATRE
118 Great Hampton St, Birmingham B18 6AD
THURSDAY JULY 19th 7.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00
Box office: 0121 212 2643 or blueorangetheatre.co.uk
Part of Birmingham Fest 2018
118 Great Hampton St, Birmingham B18 6AD
THURSDAY JULY 19th 7.00 p.m.
Tickets £ 10.00, £ 7.00
Box office: 0121 212 2643 or blueorangetheatre.co.uk
Part of Birmingham Fest 2018
RECENT PERFORMANCES
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)
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)
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
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 |
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.
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.
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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
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+
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
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 |
Village Hall Performances
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