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Showstopper Tots
Led by Mairi Cowieson
Showstopper Tots Musical Theatre themed music and movement classes for ages 2-5yrs. Younger siblings are welcome. Under 6 months free.
Sing, Dance and drive with us on our wonderfully fun and exciting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang theme. A magic car? One that flies? Don't forget to say 'Please Chitty' as we play our 'Toot Sweets' and find out how the dogs have ruined Mr Potts's chances of buying that Car! We will dance to 'Me Ol' Bamboo' and succeed in our mission to trick the Vulgarians, as we sing 'Chu-chi Face' and use excellent 'Teamwork'!
A class like no other! Little ones, dance, sing and enjoy a drama adventure, ending each class with our unique story show, in our mini theatre.
Building confidence, musicality, coordination, concentration, all through the wonderful world of Musical Theatre. Led by a professional West End performer and director.
Spring
Course 1:
Thur 9 Jan - 13 Feb (6 weeks)
Course 2:
Thur 27 Feb - 3 Apr (6 weeks)
£48 for 6 week course (1 adult and 1 child)
£9 drop-in per session (1 adult and 1 child).
£5.40 drop-in per sibling per session
A story song is added to each week to enhance their engagement and concentration skills. It's also fun for the parents/carers who attend with their little ones.
Age guidance: 2-5 years
Bring Baby Choir
Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.
Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!
It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.
These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.
There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 14 Feb (6 weeks)
Fri 21 Feb - 28 Mar (6 weeks)
£10 per session | £48 per 6 week course
Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir
Led by Dr Marta Mathea Radwan
Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir is a fun, friendly, non-auditioned choir for everyone. We learn by ear, so you don’t need music experience. Our music ranges from gospel, world and jazz to pop and classical - anything that sounds great and is a joy to sing. Joining us is a great way to meet people and sing your stress away.
Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 14 Feb (6 weeks)
Fri 21 Feb - 28 Mar (6 weeks)
2pm - 3.30pm
£12 per session | £60 per 6 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
About the tutor
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is an award-winning vocalist, composer and musical director. Heralding from Poland and with over 30 years' experience in musical performance, Marta conducts choirs around London, including: jazz group Alle Choir London, Offbeat a cappella community choirs in Acton and Richmond, and Singing for Fun groups at Brunel University London.
Norden Farm Choir
Led by Seann Wilkinson
A non-audition community choir open to all. Working on everything from Madonna to Les Mis, from gospel to pop - this is an opportunity to meet people, learn some harmonies and sing your hearts out. No experience required. Enthusiasm absolutely necessary!
Spring
Tues 14 Jan - Tues 1 Apr (exc 18 Feb)
7.30pm – 9pm
£11 per session | £110 per 11 week term
Burns Night Ceilidh
Take your partners please for our Burns Night Ceilidh!
Join the Craigievar Ceilidh Band our Courtyard Theatre for a sociable evening of music and dancing. The seats will be taken out - meaning there's plenty of room for dancing!
Guaranteed to have you stamping, reeling and birling – their on-the-floor caller will guide you through the Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow and other dances.
Featuring musicians from the acclaimed film Four Weddings and a Funeral this lively, fun event is not to be missed!
Event Note
If you have been to one of our Burns Night Ceilidhs before, this is a slightly different event. There’s no food this year and tickets are cheaper. You can buy a dram of whisky or other beverage from the bar to toast the haggis.
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Craigievar Band website
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Photo credit: Andrew Scotland
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet! put on fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups at venues across London and the South East - and we’re delighted to welcome them back again after a funk-tastic sell out night here last year.
HSDY nights are recommended by everyone from Time Out and The Guardian to Stylist and Radio 4 and they have been described as 'Abba collides with Saturday Night Fever in a glorious mash up'.
DJ Lady G will be on the decks playing all your favourite soul, funk and disco tunes. Dancer Lady Boo will be showing you the moves to everything from Car Wash (complete with shiny rags) and Hey Mickey, to the 1979 Gonzales hit, Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet, after which HSDY take their name.
If you fancy dressing up (it’s not obligatory, but lots do) there are prizes for the best retro outfits, and free sweets and ice pops too.
In the words of Shalamar, it’s going to be 'a night to remember!'
10% profits from HSDY nights go to Cancer Research UK
Party the night away until 12am - with our Café Bar also open serving drinks until then!
Courtyard Theatre
£18
This is a standing/dancing event with some unallocated seating
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- 18 Jan SOLD OUT
Live Music Lunch Club: Jacky Zhang (piano)
A new regular spot for lovers of live music who prefer their concerts in the daytime, alongside a little lunch, in a relaxed environment.
Soul Kinda Wonderful
Featuring Richie Sampson formerly in The Drifters.
The UK number one award winning tribute to The Four Tops and The Temptations.
Thoroughly re-live that splendid era with Soul Kinda Wonderful, this is Soul and Motown at its very best.
Classic tracks performed on the night include: Heard It Through The Grapevine, Love Train, My Girl, Dancing On The Ceiling, Reach Out I’ll be There, I Can’t Help Myself, Going Loco Down In Acapulco and Love Really Hurts Without You.
Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Courtyard Theatre
£22
CODA – A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other.
They are the only proper four-piece Zep tribute band in Europe that looks and sounds as close to the real thing as possible, featuring authentic-looking and sounding instruments as well as incredible, hand-made replica costumes that will take you back to the time when the Gods of Rock ruled the world!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Mozart Birthday Concert
The annual Mozart concert offers another unmissable selection of works, ending with the most irrepressibly joyous of his early symphonies.
Julia Bentley-Dawkes (flute)
Xiaowen Shang (piano)
Rhea Jo (oboe)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Andante in C for flute, K.315
Piano Concerto No.15 in B flat, K.450
Oboe Concerto in C, K.314
Symphony No.29 in A, K.201
Nominated as one of the BBC Music Magazine’s Rising Stars of 2024, Xiaowen Shang has recently appeared at the BBC Proms and the Wigmore Hall, and plays a sparkling piano concerto with a memorable hunting-style finale.
Rhea Jo, former principal with the National Youth Orchestra and now a student at the Royal College of Music, performs the Oboe Concerto, and flautist Julia Bentley-Dawkes opens the programme with the elegant Andante in C.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 I Under 18s free
Oh la la! Quintet - A Night in Paris
Close your eyes, you're in Paris...
Oh la la! mixes Parisian folk music (musette), impressionist music, French chanson with unforgettable 20’s upbeat to 50’s smooth jazz, film noir/nouvelle vague film music and the occasional rearranged cool 60’s French pop tune as well as original material from their upcoming album.
The dulcet tones of Parisian born Fifi la Mer's voice and the evocative sound of her accordion blended with the talents of Oliver Wilby on clarinet will take you straight back to that little café by the Eiffel tower, before the exuberance and beautiful sound of his saxophone they will transport you to that buzzy jazz club by Pigalle with the cool feel of Simon Picton on guitar and the groove of Julian Bury on double bass.
Oh la la! have performed over 1200 concerts during the past 10 years in venues up and down the country including Ronnie Scott's jazz club, Upstairs at Ronnie's, the Brasserie Zedel (Piccadilly), the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Wilton Music Hall, the National Theatre, St Martin in the fields, the Ignite, Elgar room and Cafe Verdi @ the Royal Albert hall. They have also played on the Orient Express, the Belle Vallee on the river Seine, at London fashion week at Somerset House, music festivals such as London City festival, Richmond world music festival, Bloomsbury festival, Old Gaffers, Royal Ascott and at the residence of the French ambassador in London.
A very entertaining, fun and romantic evening assured.
Studio
£16
Born Gaga - The Legacy Ball
The show will bring you all the best of Lady Gaga, including replica costumes, exact choreography and 100% live vocals.
Born Gaga is not just a tribute act but a phenomenon that has captured the hearts of fans across continents.
From electrifying stages at Hard Rock Cafe’s in Hong Kong and Macau to lighting up various Pride events and LGBTQ+ venues throughout the UK and Europe, their presence is a celebration of Lady Gaga’s indelible mark on music and culture. Their upcoming venture includes taking the show to cruise ships, expanding their reach and allowing more audiences to experience the magic.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
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The Sounds of the 60s with The Zoots
The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the 60s beats that everybody loves.
Experience the sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford - with the spectacular sounds of
The Zoots!
With legendary numbers by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, The Who, The Four Seasons, Elvis and dozens more of your favourite artists. Feel the groove that's thrilling audiences of stage and screen, in more than 30 countries!
Discover why national critics call The Zoots 'impressive', 'authentic', and 'impossible not to like!'
The Zoots were formed by singer guitarist Jamie Goddard in Maidenhead in 2009. The former Desborough and St Pirans pupil is looking forward to a homecoming concert.
The Zoots are impossible not to like' The Stage
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Barb Jungr: My Best Valentine
The unmissable Barb Jungr comes to Norden Farm singing her favourite love songs from her 20 plus album releases and 40 plus collections.
Cara Dillon
This extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer is joined by acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman.
Live Music Lunch Club: A Brief History of Music
A new regular spot for lovers of live music who prefer their concerts in the daytime, alongside a little lunch, in a relaxed environment.
A Brief History of Music
The latest show from acclaimed musicians Chris Green and Sophie Matthews takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes!
Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.
Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes!) Chris and Sophie paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure, the raucous and the reflective and the courtly and the commonplace.
The show combines the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana. Add to that the wit of Blackadder and 1066 And All That and the stage is set for a veritable musical feast!
Complete with a bewildering array of instruments such as cittern, rauschpfeife and virginal (and that’s just the first 100 years!) A Brief History of Music uses tunes, songs and humour to take you on a musical journey from which you won’t want to return!
'You guys are awesome!' Bill Barclay, Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe
'Eclectic and enjoyable… a bewildering range of instruments' English Dance and Song Magazine
Studio
£16
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Ainsley Hamill
Mix Heather Small and Julie Fowlis and you've got singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill.
One of the UK’s leading and most diverse singers, Ainsley has a long list of nods including the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist and Gaelic Singer of the Year Finalist at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
She represented Scotland at Eurovision in Gothenburg and has appeared at folk festivals the world over, including The Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Celtic Connections and du Bout du Monde for the last 10 years. Hamill has recently been included in The List’s 2024 Hot 100, of the most influential Scottish cultural contributors.
With the release of her debut feature album Not Just Ship Land. Produced by BBC composer Malcolm Lindsay, Ainsley showcases her songwriting ability, inspired by the surroundings and unsung heroes of Govan and Glasgow. Ainsley’s new album will be released in Summer 2024 and centred around trad Scottish Gaelic, Scots and self-penned songs that are inspired by the Scottish landscape and people.
Hailing from the West Coast of Scotland, Ainsley specialises in song writing and songs in Scottish Gaelic and English. Her love of Gaelic song was nurtured whilst studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Trad roots are close to her heart. With this new album however, Ainsley is exploring new sounds and ideas as she pushes out from these roots to create personal material that encompasses big topics close to her heart, including feminism and equality, while unearthing forgotten stories and places that deserve a voice.
For many years Ainsley performed and toured with folk bands Barluath and made appearances with The Unusual Suspects. During this time, her accomplished song writing skills were evident in Barluath’s two studio albums; Source and At Dawn of Day as well as various singles including Touch the Gate and At the Fair.
Ainsley is a current member of folk band Fourth Moon, performing Gaelic, English and her own material, as well as step dancing.
‘Her voice thick with velvet and mirk…hovering between the comforting warmth of The Breath and the whip-smart forlorness of early Adele…Hamill has a big intriguing voice, it’s Scottishness ever present’ The Guardian
‘One of the best of her generation’ RnR Magazine
Studio
£16 I £14 (Supporters)
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.
The show has toured the UK to standing ovations and played sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and the West End of London.
Winner of Best Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024.
‘Moving portrayal of determination and survival’ ★★★★ Times
‘Nothing short of sensational… will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘A compelling and heart breaking story, punctuated with bursts of song’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Magazine
Age guidance
12+ years
Courtyard Theatre
£24
Carter Sampson
Join the self-crowned ‘Queen of Oklahoma’ Carter Sampson with her full band for a hotbed of good music.
Born and raised in the central state, Sampson writes relatable and honest songs about family, love, life and historical characters. She’s released six albums With her seventh expected out in January 2025. Her last album, Gold, spent many months on the Americana Music Charts.
Carter won first place in the Chris Austin Songwriting contest at Merlefest, NC, and has performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest and the Lincoln Center in NYC as a top finalist in their respective songwriting contests.
The line up includes: Carter Sampson (guitar, vocals), Joe Coombs (electric and acoustic guitars), Jamie Dawson (drums) and Scott Warman (electric and stand-up bass).
‘Sampson sings from the heart. Nothing is sugar coated. She's as real as her red dirt roots or the red cowboy boots that she proudly wears’ Country Standard Time
‘Heartfelt, sincere, and honest. There’s an inherent happiness that populates a Carter Sampson record and it’s something I’ve truly come to look forward to with each album she’s released’ Americana Highways
Studio
£16
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Carter will be supported by Joe Martin. Described in his own words as a modern day troubadour, Joe is now a seasoned singer songwriter having toured extensively around the UK and Nashville, playing some of Music City’s most renowned venues. His sound is deeply rooted in the classic American style, with a focus on storytelling and lyric.
'Superb melodies accompanied by a fantastic voice and outstanding lyrics.' Fatea Magazine
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The Paul McCartney Project: Band on the Run
An evening of music, written by Sir Paul McCartney and spanning over 70 years, is performed by The Paul McCartney Project.
Featuring songs from an enormous back-catalogue, the band perform hit after hit, including those from his time with The Beatles, Wings and solo career.
A full light and video show enhance the performances of Live and Let Die, Band on the Run, Another Day, Let ‘em In, Silly Love Songs, Yesterday and The Frog Chorus.... ok, not The Frog Chorus, but many, many more.
Join us at Norden Farm for a night to remember!
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Taplow Choirs - Sing Joyfully!
An evening of young people enjoying singing and offering a variety of repertoire to suit all tastes.
Members are drawn from around south Buckinghamshire and Berkshire and attend local schools.
Under the leadership of Gillian Dibden M.B.E. the young singers show the joy of making music together and sharing with an audience.
Featuring Taplow Youth Choir, Taplow Girls’ Choir and guest choir to be confirmed.
Courtyard Theatre
£14 | £12 under 16s and Students
Mim Grey
Known for her rich, smoky tone and deeply soulful performances, Mim is a British singer-songwriter with a unique artistry that touches hearts.
With a voice described as one of the most beautiful to come out of the UK, Mim Grey has captivated audiences and industry icons alike.
Following the release of her acclaimed new album, Garden of Me, Mim is thrilled to bring these fresh tracks, along with beloved songs from previous albums Grey Matters and Chasing Tigers, to the stage. She’ll also pay homage to the music of her heroes who have shaped her sound.
This tour marks a new chapter for Mim, showcasing her enchanting presence, her heartfelt lyrics, and the passion that has earned her a place among music’s most celebrated voices.
Expect an evening of memorable melodies and moving stories, where Mim's voice takes center stage in an intimate performance with her trio. Don’t miss the chance to experience the unforgettable magic of Mim Grey live.
'She's my favourite singer' Sir Tom Jones
'Mim is a wonderfully talented singer and an amazing lady' Rick Wakeman
'Mim is like a female John Mayer' Robbie McIntosh, Legendary Guitarist
'She's rather good and rather gorgeous, but don't let that influence you' Robert Elms, BBC London
Studio
£16
The Signatures
Featuring Stefan Taylor, with special guest original Northern Soul artist Lorraine Silver.
The UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live Show.
Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists and featured house band on BBC 6 Music's The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show.
Immerse yourself in the energy of a ten-piece live band, showcasing their exceptional talent in their own distinctive style. The Signatures, along with their power and expression, have worked with more original artists than any other band in the UK delivering a truly authentic performance.
Joining The Signatures on stage is the sensational Stefan Taylor, one of the hottest young vocalists on the UK Soul scene, and the iconic original Northern Soul artist Lorraine Silver (Lost Summer Love) a favourite from the legendary Wigan Casino.
This live show guarantees an evening filled with more than just the Northern Soul classics, presented in a unique and exhilarating manner. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a soulful journey that takes you back in time and captivates the essence of Northern Soul.
Courtyard Theatre
£25
Christina Alden and Alex Patterson
Rich music with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song-writing style that is both delicate and moving.
Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are multi-instrumentalists and songwriters from Norwich.
Deeply inspired by the world around them, they have a keen environmental eye to craft stories with the natural world at its heart, reflecting on the relationship between humans and the wild.
They have enjoyed touring extensively in the UK and Europe; including a twenty three date concert hall tour with Show of Hands (including Union Chapel and St David’s Hall Cardiff). A show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections, headline and main stage performances at some of the UK’s most prestigious folk festivals and performances in Norway, Belgium, France and Ireland.
They have written and self-released four albums, composed music for a BBC Radio 4 documentary series and have had over a million streams on Spotify.
‘A milestone for contemporary folk song writing’ Bright Young Folk
'A bright, lively collection of songs that plays so sweetly it evokes the sensation of
a summer folk festival' The Guardian
‘Perfectly matched harmonies...at times it’s hard to tell them apart, you could be
listening to a single voice’ Folk Radio UK
'Gorgeous harmonies and lush melodies...a beautiful album that transports the
listener to wild landscapes and wild lives' BBC Countryfile
'Alden’s voice is hauntingly beautiful' Folk London
‘Alex would give even the great Swarbrick himself a run for his money in terms of
sheer feeling and passion' At The Barrier
Studio
£16
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U2Baby
U2Baby are the U2 tribute band from the west side of London that are flown IN to Dublin to host fan parties when U2 are in town.
Pulman & Stilgoe - A Couple Of Swells
This is old-fashioned glamour in the company of two, modern-day musical greats.
A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers.
Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe. Together they combine humour and musicianship at the very highest level, making old songs sound new and new songs feel like you’ve known them all your life.
Both born in the proverbial trunk, their style has been fine-tuned from cradle to stage. Together they have the musical and theatrical chemistry of Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews, or Barbara Cook and Wally Harper.
Prepare to be swept away by Joe’s dazzling piano playing, Liza’s exquisite vocals and their beautiful, tight harmonies as they dig into the true classics and hidden gems of Irving Berlin, Paul McCartney, Jerome Kern, Billy Joel and Leonard Bernstein, mixed with a few new songs specially written for the show.
Liza Pulman
Pulman’s career began at Glyndebourne Opera and has encompassed music, theatre and over twenty years as one-third of Britain’s best-selling satirical comedy trio, Fascinating Aida. This much-loved satirical comedy group has just completed 100 sell-out shows across the UK including three nights at the London Palladium and are set to return for a run of shows at the Royal Festival Hall in January 2025.
Liza’s solo career as a concert performer and recording artist has showcased a talent for rediscovering, reinventing and reimagining timeless classics and lost gems. Most recently, Liza Pulman - Streisand played West End runs to packed houses and five-star reviews, and a new show, The Heart Of It, started its 2023 tour at The Other Palace in London.
Joe Stilgoe
Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter, known for writing songs that feel like classics, and adapting classics so they sound like they’ve just been written. Most recently, Joe arranged and accompanied Hannah Waddingham’s performance of Time After Time at the BAFTA Film Awards and opened this year’s Olivier Awards with his arrangement of Anything Goes.
Growing up surrounded by music, Joe’s career extends across theatre, TV and radio. He’s a regular on Radio 4 on shows including Loose Ends and The Horne Section and he has worked with some of the finest orchestras and bands in the world. Joe has released eight albums, five of which topped the UK Jazz chart.
'Oooo…it’s SO good' Dawn French
'Joe Stilgoe and Liza Pulman are showbusiness royalty…' ★★★★ LondonTheatre1
'The chemistry Pulman and Stilgoe have together is second to none … together they are unstoppable' ★★★★All That Dazzles
'… a wonderful night of proper showbiz from two extraordinary artists right at the top of their game…' Damian Thantrey, Festival Director, Lichfield Festival
'Two supreme entertainers on the stage together… what’s not to love!' Stewart Collins, Artistic Director, Petworth Festival
Courtyard Theatre
£22
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Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia
Mario Bakuna (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Uccio Gaeta (drums).
Mario Bakuna invites Uccio Gaeta to present the repertoire of the album 'Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia', recorded in Paris, which brings together the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of the Recôncavo Baiano and the charm and subtlety of Bossa Nova.
The show is a trip to Rio de Janeiro, cradle of Bossa Nova, and to Bahia, the city that best represents the powerful African influence in Brazilian music. The concert integrates the rhythmic roots of Brazilian music and its sophisticated harmonies in a beautiful duo show that celebrates great Brazilian composers such as Dorival Caymmi and Tom Jobim. Mario and Uccio promise to transport the audience to a place where the real and the imaginary are experienced and enhanced by poetry and music.
Mario Bakuna is a London-based Brazilian composer, arranger, singer and guitar player. A graduate of the Free University of Music in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he studied with musicians such as Olmir Stocker, Roberto Sion and Roberto Bomilcar (the pianist who played with Frank Sinatra during his visit to Brazil).
Mario's focus is on the development of a music repertoire inspired by the greats of Afro-Brazilian Music, Samba, Jazz and Bossa Nova. In addition to developing new arrangements of music by enshrined Brazilian artists such as Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato, in recent years he has been working on reinterpretations of Samba Jazz: a musical genre that emerged in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s and was led by musicians like Luiz Eça, Tamba Trio, and Edson Machado inspired by the Post-Bossa Nova movement.
Since settling in London Mario Bakuna has become a prominent figure and a reference in the Brazilian Jazz music scene in England.
Mario widely performs in Europe and beyond at distinguished venues and festivals alongside artists such as Jean Toussaint, Liam Noble, Ricardo dos Santos, Cacau Queiroz, Edmundo Carneiro, Alain Jean Marie, Dudu Penz, and Filó Machado. In Brazil, Mario Bakuna has played alongside the trombonist Itacir Bocato, guitarist Renato Consorte, and pianist Nelson Aires, to name a few.
The concerts of his 2 albums 'Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia' and 'Brazilian Landscapes' toured 18 European countries including: Brazil, Madagascar, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Recently he has been in Canada for a few sold-out concerts with great acclaim.
'Mario Bakuna, a sparkling guitarist, plays with palpable feeling - his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth.' Songlines Magazine
'Mario Bakuna, a man who exudes music. (…) ‘vocals’ doesn’t begin to do him justice: his expressive range and the precision with which he was able to deploy it was truly the band’s fifth instrument. (…) And he did this while playing guitar with precision and finesse.' The Whitman Review, Wakefield Jazz
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£16
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Honey and The Bear
This British folk and roots duo bring folklore to life with delicately interweaving vocal harmonies inside a dynamic world of song writing.
Old Time Sailors
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!
Ahh…Freak Out!
The World’s Biggest Disco hits!
Step into the glittering time machine and journey back to the dazzling 1970s, as we turn back the clock and bring the disco inferno back to life, LIVE on stage!
Get ready to boogie the night away as we take you on a magical journey delivering non-stop, chart-topping disco hits alongside our world class live band! We're talkin' Donna Summer's sultry vibes, Earth, Wind & Fire's cosmic funk, the Bee Gees' silky harmonies, and Gloria Gaynor's fierce diva power – all in one mind-blowing show!
So, dust off your bell-bottoms, slip into your shiniest platforms, and join us in the heart of Funkytown for a disco extravaganza that'll make your heart race, your hips shake, and your soul boogie all night long!
'A real disco inferno on stage! Left us craving more!'
Courtyard Theatre
£23
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Sorrel Nation
Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart.
The Neil Diamond Story
Described in Las Vegas as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond.
Andrew Bourn’s Crooner Revolution
A brand new theatre show featuring unique swing style arrangements of songs from global artists such as Queen, The Rolling Stones, George Michael, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Prince, Bee Gees, Tom Jones, Rick Astley and more.
Oasiz
Oasiz are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands.
A point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What’s the story) Morning Glory, Oasiz are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form.
The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis’ record breaking second album and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.
Courtyard Theatre
£20