May - August 2016 WHAT S ON
Welcome to this edition of the What s On guide for Kidderminster Town Hall. Each listing is colour coded to the key below: Comedy Music/Concerts Classical Music/ Concerts Theatre/Dance Lectures/Talks Family Other May featured events... Saturday 7th TENUTO in concert 7:30pm Local & International singing group in the style of IL Divo infusing three voices - opera, rock and musical theatre! An eclectic mix of music. In aid of Birmingham Children s Hospital www.tenuto.co.com Tickets 12 from the Town Hall Box Office on 01562 732158 Thursday 12th Organ Recital 1:00pm William Hill Organ Recital With guest organist David Terry. Worcester Members of HOP s 3 Non-Members 6 See community section for further organ recitals Wednesday 18th Mayor Making 7:00pm Traditional naming and blessing ceremony for the new Mayor of Kidderminster Everyone welcome
Tuesday 24th Great Uncle Jack 2:00pm Presented by Wyre Forest Historical Research Group Hear the story told by Ron Gallivan, about his Great Uncle Jack who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, landing at Suvla Bay in 1915. Everyone Welcome - 2 members, 3 nonmembers, includes refreshments Kidderminster Beer Festival... Celebrating 250 years of James Brindley s Canal 60 beers, ciders and perries, local wine, good food and great entertainment! Thursday 26th 6pm 11pm Friday 27th 11am 11pm Saturday 28th 11am 11pm For full details please see the Wyre Forest CAMRA website June featured events... Wednesday 1st Jethro - 40 years the Joker! 7:30pm A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense! Tickets 21 from the Town Hall Box Office on 01562 732158 www.seetickets.com Friday 10th WFDC Primary Schools Concert featuring Toni McDonald 6:00pm Tickets 5 & 6 Available from 01562 68649 and the Town Hall Box Office on 01562 732158
Saturday 11th 55+ Retirement Road Show Your essential guide to retirement... 9.30am 3.30pm Help to get the best advice on Pensions, Tax, Health and Well-being and much, much more FREE ADMISSION www.retirementroadshow.co.uk Friday 24th Palais De Danse presents Brandyn Shaw and his Rhythm Makers The Black Out Ball - A live Vintage Ballroom Experience Celebrating the golden era of British Dance Bands... Doors Open 7:30pm Dance 8:30pm 1:00am Early Bird Ticket offer 15 available until 31st May. Normal price 25 Tickets available from the Town Hall Box Office 01562 732158
July featured events... Saturday 2nd Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert 7:30pm Tickets available from the Town Hall Box Office on 01562 732158 Saturday 9th Bewdley Concert Band 7:00pm Bewdley Music Showcase 2016 Bewdley Concert Band bring you the best of Bewdley Musical talent in a music showcase, certain to entertain all tastes and the whole family! Celebrating the many talented groups and individuals who live or create music in Bewdley. This Charity Concert led by Bewdley Concert Band will include items from the local schools, Bewdley Choral Society and many more. Not to be missed. Tickets: Stalls: 10.00, balcony: 12.00 Tickets available from the Town Hall Box Office on 01562 732158 Sunday 17th Got 2 Sing Summer Celebration 5th Anniversary Concert 7:30pm One of the Midlands most inspiring and fastest growing modern choirs! Tickets: Balcony: 12, stalls 10 Got 2 Tickets available from available from the Got 2 Sing Box Office 03330146164 Sing
August featured events... Thursday 25th 2:00pm Friday 26th 2:00pm & 7:30pm Wheely Different Theatre Group presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat... Tickets available from 07821762649 www.kidderminsterartsfestival.org.uk
KAF - AUGUST Now in its 13th year, KAF will present a month of creativity and culture bringing some of the best local and national talent to the town and its surrounding areas, mostly free or under 10. In the brochure you ll find the core event, on the website you ll find all the late additions and lots of surprises, along with updates, pictures and special offers it is well worth a visit! Our theme this year is MUSIC, sharing the magic of the old days with the excitement of the new. Find out what your parents were up to in their youth, discover why so many pioneers of new music come from the town and have visited it. Get a chance to tell your story, hear other peoples, watch shows, see exhibitions and more. Let s make Kidderminster buzz for the month starting on the 6th of August. See www.kidderminsterartsfestival.org.uk
Community events... MAY Saturday 14th May KD8 Spring Fair 10:00am In aid of St Johns Scouts. A selection of stalls and refreshments Admission by donation Monday 16th May University of the 3rd Age ( U3A) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning for pleasure. For full details on all the groups activities www.wyreforestu3a.org.uk... JUNE Thursday 16th June 1:10pm William Hill Organ Recital With guest organist Christopher Strickland, St Johns Church Kidderminster For full details see May s featured event Monday 20th June Flag Flying Ceremony from 10:00-11:00am Honouring British Armed Forces. For full details contact Amy on 01562 732975 Monday 20th June University of the 3rd Age ( U3A) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning for pleasure. For full details on all the groups activities www.wyreforestu3a.org.uk Tuesday 28th June Wyre Forest Historical Research Group 2:00-4:00pm A Day In Court A talk by David Berry Everyone welcome Members 2, Non-Members 3 JULY Sunday 3rd July 7:00pm Worcestershire Youth Music Tickets available on the door Thursday 7th 10:00am - 4:00pm Fabric Day Sale Thursday 14th July William Hill Organ Recital 1:10pm With Town Hall & St Georges Church Organist Tim Morris For full details see May s featured event Monday 18th July University of the 3rd Age ( U3A) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Learning for pleasure. For full details on all the groups activities www.wyreforestu3a.org.uk Tuesday 19th July Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting 7:00pm With guest speaker followed by light supper For further details please visit www.kidderminsterpcsg.com Tuesday 26th July Wyre Forest Historical Research Group 2:00pm Woven In Kidderminster A talk by Melvyn Thompson from the Museum of Carpet. 2 members 3 Non Members
Forthcoming events... Saturday 17th September (doors open 6.30pm, show starts 7.30pm) An Evening With THE DREAMERS The Greatest 60 s night ever. Featuring all the hits... I m telling you now, You were made for me, Cathy s Clown Ticket information TBA Saturday 1st October (doors open 7:00pm) The welcome return of Dirty DC The number on AC/DC Tribute Band Ticket information TBA Friday 7th October (doors open 7:00pm) Paul Anthony is Pop Up Bowie A tribute to the amazing career of David Bowie Pop up Bowie, had us spellbound Lucy Johnson Daily Express Ticket information TBA Monday 24th October (doors open 7:00pm ) Forty Shades of Green meets Country Roads A tribute show to great Irish and Country Music Tickets 10 & 12 available from the Town Hall Box Office 01562 732158 Friday 28th October 8.00pm The Laughing Pod Comedy Showcase Comedy returns to the Town Hall Ticket Information TBA Saturday 12th November (doors open 7:00pm) Back by popular demand Kast Off Kinks All former members of 60 s supergroup The Kinks. A show not to be missed featuring all the hits Lola, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing Ticket information TBA Friday 25th November 7:30pm Mitch Benn - Don t Believe A Word Britain s leading musical satirist. A show to make you laugh a lot and think a bit! Ticket information TBA Friday 9th December 7:30pm The welcome return of Mark Summers as Elvis Ticket information TBA Friday 16th December (doors open 6:30pm - Show 7:30pm) Let the festivities begin Showaddywaddy A great way to start the party season Tickets Stalls: 20.50, Balcony 24.50 available from the Town Hall Box Office 01562 732158
Contact us The Town Hall Box Office 01562 732158 Matt Smith Town Hall Manager 01562 732912 Joanne Bowkett Deputy Town Hall Manager 01562 732128 Find us on facebook Kidderminster Town Hall Twitter@Kiddy_town_hall Kidderminster Town Hall Vicar Street, Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1DB Nearest Car Parking... Aldi Store Surface Car Park (Free after 6.30pm) Green Street, DY10 1AZ Weavers Wharf Surface Car Park (Free after 6.30pm) DY0 1AA
Got 2 Sing For a full list of our contemporary choir venues please visit www.got2sing.co.uk
Hire the Town Hall... The Music Room, Corn Exchange, King Charles Suite, Victorian Court Room and Council Chambers are all available to hire and are superb venues for concerts, weddings, lectures, meetings and events of all types and sizes... Why not give us a call for more details... Contact us... Telephone 01562 732158 Web Email joanne.bowkett@wyreforestdc.gov.uk Follow us on facebook Kidderminster Town Hall