Lancing College WHAT S ON MUSIC DRAMA DANCE LENT TERM 2019 W lancingcollege.co.uk/events
Welcome... to the new WHAT S ON calendar, combining for the first time all performing arts events at Lancing College. A vibrant programme of events takes place at Lancing College every term. We will be starting the new year with the 2018 International Barbershop Youth Quartet Silver Medallists, Tagline, performing alongside the school s A Cappella Club and Big Band. A fantastic evening of great music, singing and dancing. In the Donald Bancroft One Act Playwriting Competition, this year s two winning plays will be performed by our students with one play directed by its writer. February will bring us the ever-popular Inter-House Music competition, where all Boarding and Day Houses will come face to face in the finals concert in a mix of solo, duet and ensemble performances. In March don t miss the fun with this year s musical Legally Blonde. With over 40 cast involved, the production promises to be a blast. Book early to avoid disappointment! The Music School will round the term off in fine style with a Piano Recital by Ashley Wass; an afternoon tea flute concert filled with musical delights (and... cake!); and the highlight of the music year, the Lent Concert, a real feast for the ears. We hope to see you at the College soon! WHO S WHO...? Dr Ian Morgan-Williams GMusRNCM (Hons) PhD Director of Music E music@lancing.org.uk Nicholas Beeby BA LGSMD Director of Drama and Dance E drama@lancing.org.uk
DRAMA Lancing College presents The Theatre, Lancing College Wednesday 6 March Saturday 9 March at 7.30pm Tickets 12 ( 10 concessions) lancingcollege.co.uk/events LEGALLY BLONDE Music and Lyrics by Laurence O Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Lunchtime Concert Lunchtime Concerts at Lancing College offer a variety of musical delights from current pupils. Each concert lasts about half an hour, and features five or six individual or group performances. TUE 15 JAN 1.40PM RECITAL ROOM A Night on the Town Join us for a night of vibrant and exciting performances with 2018 International Barbershop Youth Quartet Silver Medallists, Tagline, the Lancing College Big Band and A Cappella Club and lots of singing and dancing! Tickets 10 ( 8 concessions) THU 17 JAN 8.00PM GREAT SCHOOL Lunchtime Concert Lunchtime Concerts at Lancing College offer a variety of musical delights from current pupils. Each concert lasts about half an hour, and features five or six individual or group performances. TUE 22 JAN 1.40PM RECITAL ROOM The Donald Bancroft One-Act Playwriting Competition Young writers have the opportunity to have their work for the theatre judged and here we see the two winning entrants plays in performance, one directed by its writer. Both will deal with pertinent teenage issues in highquality productions. WED 30 THU 31 JAN 7.30PM THEATRE
Inter-House Music Competition Finals Concert Bringing together just a few of the outstanding solo, duet and ensemble winners from this year s Ruby Anniversary event, we present the expected mix of sublime performances and Lancing musical quirkiness. TUE 12 FEB 7.00PM LANCING COLLEGE Lunchtime Concert Lunchtime Concerts at Lancing College offer a variety of musical delights from current pupils. Each concert lasts about half an hour, and features five or six individual or group performances. TUE 26 FEB 1.40PM RECITAL ROOM Lancing College presents Legally Blonde This musical is a stylistic departure for Lancing College, as we follow Elle Woods and her journey to go beyond being pink to being taken seriously as a lawyer. With a company of over 40 singers, dancers, musicians and crew, this promises to be a blast! Tickets 12 ( 10 concessions) WED 6 SAT 9 MAR 7.30PM THEATRE Celebrity Recital Ashley Wass, piano Leeds International Piano Competition prize winner, Ashley Wass, is a renowned solo pianist and chamber musician. Ashley has performed at many of the world s finest concert halls, including the Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and the Vienna Konzerthaus. Tickets 12 ( 10 concessions) THU 14 MAR 7.45PM GREAT SCHOOL
Lunchtime Concert Lunchtime Concerts at Lancing College offer a variety of musical delights from current pupils. Each concert lasts about half an hour, and features five or six individual or group performances. Afternoon Tea Flute Concert Join us for a musical performance featuring some of the College s flautists; a celebration of music in the wonderful surroundings of one of Lancing s oldest rooms, accompanied by afternoon tea and cake. TUE 19 MAR 1.40PM RECITAL ROOM Tickets 5 THU 21 MAR 4.15PM SANDERSON ROOM The Lent Concert This year s classical music highlight of the Lancing year promises to be a very special occasion indeed, with the College s leading ensembles and soloists providing a musical feast for the ears. Among the many splendid composers featured will be Bach and Beethoven. There is also a première of a poem with music for windband and voices to look forward to: Passies Pond, a poem by Stephen Plaice with music by Ian Morgan-Williams. Tickets 6 FRI 29 MAR 7.30PM GREAT SCHOOL
WHAT S ON Booking Information All public events held at the College are ticketed. Tickets may be purchased in advance via our Box Office: www.lancingcollege.co.uk/events Alternatively, tickets may be reserved by contacting the College Reception on 01273 452 213. MUSIC VENUES: 1 Great School 2 Sanderson Room 3 Music School & Recital Room 4 Chapel & Crypt DRAMA/DANCE VENUES: 5 Theatre 6 Cherry Hall 1 5 6 2 3 VISITOR PARKING 4 Please note: as part of our duty of care to our pupils, photography and/or audio/ video recording of performances is strictly prohibited.
WHAT S ON DIARY DATE EVENT VENUE TIME PRICE Tue 15 Jan Lunchtime Concert Recital Room 1.40pm FREE Thu 17 Jan A Night on the Town Great School 8.00pm 10 ( 8) Tue 22 Jan Lunchtime Concert Recital Room 1.40pm FREE Wed 30 Jan Donald Bancroft Play Theatre 7.30pm FREE Thu 31 Jan Donald Bancroft Play Theatre 7.30pm FREE Tue 12 Feb House Music Competition Finals Concert Chapel & Great School 7.00pm FREE Tue 26 Feb Lunchtime Concert Recital Room 1.40pm FREE Wed 6 Mar Legally Blonde Theatre 7.30pm 12 ( 10) Thu 7 Mar Legally Blonde Theatre 7.30pm 12 ( 10) Fri 8 Mar Legally Blonde Theatre 7.30pm 12 ( 10) Sat 9 Mar Legally Blonde Theatre 7.30pm 12 ( 10) Thu 14 Mar Celebrity Recital: Ashley Wass, piano Great School 7.45pm 12 ( 10) Tue 19 Mar Lunchtime Concert Recital Room 1.40pm FREE Thu 21 Mar Afternoon Tea Flute Concert Sanderson Room 4.15pm 5 Fri 29 Mar Lent Concert Great School 7.30pm 6 Key: MUSIC EVENTS DRAMA EVENTS COMING SOON... SUMMER TERM 2019 Dance by Design Chamber Music Concert An Evening of Light Music The Junior Play The Junior Concert FIND OUT MORE LANCINGCOLLEGE.CO.UK