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A very warm welcome to our Autumn 2017 season! It is offi cially pantomime season and we are proud to welcome back Polka Dot Musical Theatre Pantomimes with PETER PAN, the perfect treat for your festive celebrations. It’s not just the pantomime we have for families, follow the story of a baby penguin as she gets lost in a big world Workshop with ME..., or if audience participation is more your thing come LOV LINCOLNSHIRE and watch Image Musical Theatre’s HANSEL AND GRETEL as they DRINK! EAT! LOOK! RELAX! ONE VENUES get lost in the woods! Have a drink with friends before our The Guildhall Arts Centre evening shows, the coff ee shop bar opens The Guildhall is pleased to host new theatre from new companies. is part of LOV (Lincolnshire Drama 45 minutes before events with a selection WHAT ONCE WAS OURS is a Zest Theatre and Half Moon co- One Venues) a network of production: an exciting collaboration by two of the UK’s leading of drinks, sweets and ice creams available. venues across Lincolnshire companies creating work for young people. Beautiful imagery, Don’t forget to order your interval drinks! always looking for ways to Music striking original music and immersive design combine to create You can also drop into our coff ee shop engage and involve people this powerful new production for young people, which asks why during the day for a bite to eat or a in exciting projects. we’ve become so fearful of anyone who is diff erent from us. rainforest alliance coff ee. Relax in the informal, family friendly atmosphere An important part of this Dance Our Meres Live programme hosts a variety of big names and big and take a look at the changing local is to give young people shows! Comedians JIMMY CARR, MILTON JONES and JASON exhibitions and craft displays. If you 12-25 a voice and a way to MANFORD put Meres Live on the map with their new tours! BIG would like to display your work at the express themselves. Working GIRLS DON’T CRY and A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING promise to Film Guildhall, please send examples of your with these talented young be a great night out. We are proud to announce BRENDAN COLE work to [email protected] people, we have created returns in February with his brand new tour ALL NIGHT LONG. stimulating activities for and We hope you have a wonderful Autumn Season and a Merry Wifi and a vending machine also by young people. available. Variety Christmas, Find out more at www. The Arts Centre Team Food served Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm lincolnshireonevenues.com Sat 9.30am to 2pm Family purchase for 2 or more of these events and get £2 off each Our box offi ce is open MULTIBUY OFFER ticket! Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. 9.30am – 5.00pm weekdays, 9.30am – Stand Up Comedy 2.00pm on Saturdays and 45 minutes prior to performances Talk You can buy tickets We Are Bronte Zero Rachel Newton Folk Second Best Bed online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6PZ Other Box Offi ce: 01476 406158 TIC: 01476 406166 www.guildhallartscentre.com 4 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // MERES LIVE JIMMY CARR The Commitment The Time of Their Lives Life Drawing with THE BEST OF Brothers Sarah Watson ULTIMATE GOLD The Commitment Brothers are pleased 2.00pm showing with subtitles! Autumn Term 8 week course GREATEST HITS TOUR to announce their debut performance Starring: Joan Collins, Pauline Collins, Develop your own style and improve at The Guildhall Arts Centre. With over Franco Nero technique through this progressive 100 years musical experience between A former Hollywood star enlists the course of professional and friendly them, these versatile local musicians help of a new friend in order to journey group tutorials in charcoal, pastels bring you a lively and energetic from London to France for her ex- and ink. Classes will feature a variety tribute show that’s fi lled with the very lover’s funeral, with the various mishaps of poses, from one minute to 2 hours, best music from two iconic fi lms, en route making the trip unforgettable. with male and female life models. “The Commitments”, and “The Blues 1 Hour 44 Minutes Artists of all levels of experience Brothers”. You’ll be rocking in the aisles welcome. to the sounds of Gimme Some Lovin’, Everybody Needs Somebody, Soul Please contact Sarah directly: Man, In the Midnight Hour, and many [email protected] / more great songs that continue to 0774 811 0951 stand the test of time. www.sarahwatsonarts.com www.facebook.com/sarahwatsonarts

Hire/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Film Hire/ Workshop Saturday 2 September Tuesday 5 September 7 September - 2 November (excl. 26 8.00pm 2.00pm & 7.30pm Oct) £10.00/ £8.00 concessions 2.00pm: £4.00/ £3.00 concessions Thursdays 7.00pm-9.00pm 7.30pm: £5.00/ £4.00 concessions Autumn 8 Week Course £175 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 5 MERES LIVE Meres

The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits Tour Meres Live Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. Backlash Ballroom – A man who has devoted his life to Strictly Musicals crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s A ballroom & latin dance explosion, new tour will distil everything we love Backlash Ballroom is a dance to laugh at and be shocked by, into spectacular featuring fi ve professional one incredible, unparalleled night of ballroom & latin couples. These entertainment. couples are World, European & + £1 booking fee per ticket National champions in dance and will Meres Live, Trent Road, Grantham, be joined by two professional singers. NG31 7XQ The show features costumes from the 2016 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Friday 8 September This is a night to remember with 8.00pm dances such as the Waltz, the Quick £27.50 Step, The Argentine Tango & The Charleston to name just a few. An intoxicating dance performance guaranteed to wow! Featuring a wonderful sound track and gorgeous lighting and special eff ects.

Guildhall Promoted/ Dance Saturday 9 September 7.30pm £17.00/ £15.00 concessions/ £13.00 groups of 10 or more! 6 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //

Photograph: Dani Bower That’s Entertainment Disco Toddlers! The Sandman Their Finest

Harrowby Singers Venue: Guildhall Ballroom Chantry Dance Company 2.00pm showing with subtitles! ‘That’s Entertainment’ showcases We are having a party! Join us for our CDC presents a fabulous, original full- Starring: Gemma Arterton, Sam Clafl in, musicals from the golden age of hip club for pre-schoolers and their length contemporary ballet for 2017. Bill Nighy Broadway and Hollywood. Beginning happening parents! We play a bit The Sandman’s magical rainbow A former secretary, newly appointed with the black and white fi lms of the of everything from current tunes to umbrella imparts good dreams, and as a scriptwriter for propaganda fi lms, late ‘30s and early ‘40s to the heyday rock and roll to disco, mixing it up to his dark umbrella brings nightmares to joins the cast and crew of a major of glorious Technicolor fi lms and the make it fun for mums and dads alike! humans. production while the Blitz rages around blockbuster musicals of the ‘50s and Prebooking highly recommended to A woman yearns for good dreams to them. ‘60s. avoid disappointment. heal her ailing husband, so she visits the 1 Hour 57 Minutes The show is full of song and dance All children must be accompanied. DreamWorld to steal the umbrellas. numbers from fi lms and shows such But what will happen if the umbrellas get as: Alexander’s Ragtime Band, South mixed up…? Pacifi c, Meet Me in St Louis, High CDC is run by choreographers Paul Society, West Side Story and Cabaret. Chantry & Rae Piper, known for their So come be razzle-dazzled and work on shows including ‘GANGSTA take your seat for the night, “That’s GRANNY’ and ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’. Entertainment”. A curtain-raiser performance by the Young Choreographers Celebration winners takes place as part of this production. Post-show talkback included. Hire/ Variety Guildhall Promoted/ Family Guildhall Promoted/ Dance Guildhall Promoted/ Film Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 September Thursday 21 September Saturday 23 September Tuesday 26 September 7.30pm 10.00am – 11.30am 7.30pm 2.00pm & 7.30pm Thursday and Friday £9.00 £3.00 (Accompanying Adults Free) £12.00/ £10.00 concessions/ £8.50 2.00pm: £4.00/ £3.00 concessions Saturday £10.00 students 7.30pm: £5.00/ £4.00 concessions www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 7

Thursday Thursday 28 September 30 November

An Audience With TOM WRIGGLESWORTH IVAN BRACKENBURY Funhouse Vince Eager MIKE GUNN DALISO CHAPONDA Comedy Club Grantham born Vince will be Mike Cox Nigel Ng Hire/Comedy presenting an “Audience with…” as he Guildhall Arts Centre digs deep into his wealth of showbiz Zahra Barri Fred Ferenczi Ballroom stories and presents many never before Doors Open: 7.30pm seen photographs ranging from his Show Starts: 8.15pm early days as a Grantham teenager and a member of the Vagabonds Skiffl e £10.00 Group, through his recording, television Thursday Wednesday All shows compered by and rock ‘n’ roll touring days and the Spiky Mike. fi ve years he spent portraying Elvis in 26 October 27 December “Elvis The Musical” worldwide. “It’s not just the stories; it’s the way Vince tells them. He’s a raconteur of the highest order and not to be missed.” (John Carlson – Vintage Rock magazine).

JONNY AWSUM PAUL SINHA Guildhall Promoted/ Talk IAN D MONTFORT ALFIE MOORE Wednesday 27 September Matt Stellingwerf Pete Phillipson 7.30pm £8.00/ £7.00 concessions Joey Page Sara Barron 8 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // Gravity Fields Festival Anniversary

Let’s Rock the Jukebox The Nick Ross Orchestra Present Sounds Of The Glenn Miller Era Past Masters return with the amazing The lights soften, the mood settles. An Stan Fuller once again providing the audience waits for that fi rst moment of highs, with new sounds and songs to sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, FREE keep it fresh, but with some of the old but with eyes anxious for the lead. SCHOOLS stuff to satisfy those of you who love And then, as if giving body to an echo, the classics. Whatever the choice of the murmured notes of ‘Moonlight HOLD ON BY STEFANO EVENT material, this music is all taken from the Serenade’…and the night, it seems, is DI RENZO AND SCHOOLS late fi fties and the swinging sixties, with suddenly full and timeless. Recapture SCIENCE SHOW BY THE the odd foray into the seventies too, the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick UNIVERSITY OF HULL but one thing is for sure, if you were Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable Thursday 28 September there then, you should be here now! evening of music and song’ – the 10.30AM AND 1PM Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. With exactly one year to go until Gravity Fields Festival 2018 this is a timely invite to primary schools in the area to celebrate with us the world of performance and science at a very special event. Enjoy a gravity defying live performance by circus theatre artist Stefano Di Renzo. His show ‘Hold On’ is a short wordless funny circus show, where buckets whirl around, cups and balls fl y through the air and planks become catapults. Phil Bell Young from the University of Hull will amaze and astound with an Hire/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Music interactive STEM science show where pupils can see science come to life. There Friday 29 September Saturday 30 September will be entertaining demonstrations and plenty of audience participation. 7.30pm 7.30pm There will also be the opportunity to chat with Festival organisers and input your £17.00 £21.00/ £20.00 concessions ideas into next year’s festival activities. Limited free tickets are available so hurry! www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 9

We Are Brontë Rachel Newton

Publick Transport Grantham Music Club Singer and harpist Rachel Newton Morecambe and Wise meets David specialises in interpreting traditional folk Lynch in this madcap reimagining of Andrew Unwin (Baritone) & Philip songs in both English and Scottish Gaelic the Brontë myth, presented in Publick Robinson (Piano) as well as writing and performing her own Transport’s playful and irreverent style. Schumann - Lieder Kreise instrumental pieces. Taking the real and fi ctitious worlds Venue: The Hall of the King’s School Founder member of The Furrow of Yorkshire’s literary siblings as their Wednesday 4th October 2017 Collective, The Emily Portman Trio and inspiration, two performers combine 7:30pm The Shee, singer and harpist Rachel rigorous physical theatre with anarchic Newton also writes and performs her comedy to deconstruct not only gothic The Hinson Trio own solo material, releasing albums The themes of love, madness and revenge, Venue: The Hall of the King’s School Shadow Side in 2012 and Changeling in but also themselves. Wednesday 8th November 2014. 7:30pm As well as voice and harp, Rachel also “Witty physical theatre at its fi nest.” The Melstock Band plays fi ddle and viola and has worked Bristol 24/7 Music and Songs for Christmas across a range of performance platforms Venue: ChristChurch, Finkin Street including theatre and storytelling. Wednesday 6th December 2017 Rachel released her 7:30pm mighty new album ‘Here’s My Heart Come All Concerts open to non-members. Take it’ in April 2016. Guildhall Promoted/ Drama Wednesday 4th October - Guildhall Promoted/ Music Wednesday 4 October Wednesday 6th December 2017 Friday 6 October 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £12.00/ £10.00 £12 (students free) £12.00/ concessions/ £10.00 concessions £5 under 26s and School Groups 10 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //

Me... Grantham Journal Britain on Film: The Second Best Bed Children’s Fund Railways Little Angel Theatre Presents Cabaret Grantham Your chance to travel back to when The Worcester Repertory Company The world is a very big place, especially Venue: Guildhall Ballroom travelling by rail was comfortable, punctual When Shakespeare died, he famously and maybe even glamorous! for a tiny baby penguin who is just Featuring Ali James (unleashed) - left his wife Anne only one thing – the fi nding her feet. The shimmering stars Britain on Film: Railways is a major new second best bed. This superb one- Vocalist & Comedienne collection of rare archive fi lms charting the and glistening snow spin around our woman play, full of both humour and Laura Church - Vocalist history of the UK’s railways and bringing pathos, has received great critical little hero, while the mountains tower Nigel Truman - Classical Guitarist home the romance and heady freedoms high and the wind rushes to and fro. The entertainment will be preceded by off ered by train travel as it expanded across acclaim since its premiere at the Swan And although baby penguin may be a two-course carvery the country in the early 20th century. Theatre Worcester in 2012. Liz Grand small her family know she’s the biggest Sourced from the national and regional stars as Anne Hathaway on the night thing of all. This early year’s favourite archives and newly digitised, it’s an of Shakespeare’s funeral. The wake has is a lovely and touching story about a immensely nostalgic and evocative fi nished, the mourners have all gone parent and their love for their child by collection of fi lms which document the home, leaving Anne to remember her much loved children’s author Emma glories of the railway and the changing life with the most talented playwright Dodd. social, political and economic climates of the world has ever seen. Or was he? Did the 20th century. he write the plays? His widow would 1 Hour 13 Minutes know if anybody did. Wouldn’t she? Please note: the programme contains a sequence of fl ashing lights which might aff ect audience members with photosensitive epilepsy.

Guildhall Promoted/ Family Hire/ Variety Guildhall Promoted/ Film Guildhall Promoted/ Drama Saturday 7 October Saturday 7 October Wednesday 11 October Thursday 12 October 1.00pm & 3.30pm 7.30pm 2.00pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm £6.00/ £5.00 concession/ £20.00 £22.50 – includes two-course 2.00pm: £4.00/ £3.00 concessions £12.50/ £10.00 concessions/ family of four carvery 7.00pm: £5.00/ £4.00 concessions £5 under 26s and School Groups www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 11 MERES LIVE Meres

Barron Knights The Light Princess

THEY ARE BACK! Ballet Cymru Probably the most entertaining group Using elements of circus and classical to come out of the 60’s and 70’s. choreography, The Light Princess You’ll be rockin and laughing as well as draws inspiration from Sleeping rolling. Lots of new material including Beauty, telling of a princess affl icted by the old favourites like Call Up The weightlessness, unable to get her feet Groups, their inimitable version of the on the ground, until she fi nds a love William tell Overture and their parody that brings her down to earth. of Killer Queen about will Camilla Featuring ground breaking video be queen. Also the hilarious take on projections and stunningly vibrant Windmills Of Your Mind about what costumes, you’ll be transported into a happens to your body as you get older. world of laughter, beauty and wonder. You will walk out the theatre with George MacDonald’s quirky tale takes happy memories of the show titled on a new life, interpreted by some of SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES. the fi nest dancers in the world to the Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest haunting and lyrical music of Catrin movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Finch. Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, I’ve Had The Time of My Life and more. This show is not affi liated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage currently on tour in the UK & worldwide.

Friday 13 October Guildhall Promoted/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Dance 8.00pm Saturday 14 October Thursday 19 October 7.30pm 7.30pm £21.50/ £20.00 concessions/ £15 for groups of 10+ + £1 booking fee per ticket £18.00 £14.00/ £12.00 concessions Meres Live, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ 12 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //

Planet ABBA Hansel and Gretel Hazel O’Connor Martin Carthy

ABBA Tribute Band Image Musical Theatre Hazel O’ Connor has fast established For more than 50 years Martin Carthy Since their formation in 2002, Planet As one of the great European fairy tales herself as a performer to be reckoned has been one of folk music’s greatest ABBA have succeeded in establishing ‘Hansel and Gretel’ is as relevant today with. Her husky voice remains charged innovators, one of its best loved, themselves as the UK’s leading ABBA as it was for previous generations. It with passion and her enthusiasm, most enthusiastic and, at times, most tribute show. Their professionally tells the story of two children, a brother love of music, and wicked sense of quietly controversial of figures. His choreographed stage show, with and a sister, who support each other humour, is ever present. Having now skill, stage presence and natural many costume changes, faithfully and survive foolish parents, a dark returned to her Celtic soul folk-roots charm have won him many admirers, encapsulates the sights and sounds wood, a gingerbread house and a she performs in a captivating acoustic not only from within the folk scene, of ABBA and their endless stream of wicked witch. By setting an example to line-up with Cormac de Barra on Irish but also far beyond it. He’s a ballad unforgettable hits. the adults, the children bring about a Harp. Supported by Jack Lukeman singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and joyful reunion and a happy ending. who is one of Ireland’s most respected electric-guitarist and an authoritative During the light hearted half hour and best loved performers. A multi interpreter of newly composed workshop some children are chosen platinum selling award winning, singer material. and rehearsed into parts while the rest songwriter. Jack has performed at the of the audience is taught three chorus Lincoln Centre, Glastonbury and at the songs. During the interval the actors Royal Albert Hall. and children are costumed and the show, lasting 1 hour, runs seamlessly with everyone taking part as rehearsed.

Guildhall Promoted/Music Guildhall Promoted/ Family Guildhall Promoted/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Music Saturday 21 October Tuesday 24 October Wednesday 25 October Thursday 26 October 7.30pm 2.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £12.00/ £10.00 concessions £7.50/ £6.50 concessions/ £26.00 £20.00 £12.00/ £10.00 concessions family of four www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 13

Crafty’s Creepy Castle Lance Ellington sings Broadway From the team behind Marty Join the nation’s favourite TV singer, MacDonald’s Farm and The Santa BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s star Shows comes the spookiest Trick Or vocalist, Lance Ellington, for his exciting Treat show ever… new show for 2017... The show features Why has Crafty the Crow gone to live many new and exciting arrangements Lego Workshop & Lego in a haunted castle? Can Sally the of all our favourite, classic Broadway Scarecrow help him with its ghostly hits - with songs from Guys and Dolls, Batman Movie goings-on? And what haunted Les Mis, South Pacifi c, Wicked and Guildhall Promoted/ Workshop happenings are making things go many more, with an all star musical line Love making things? Love technology? Love bump in the night? Come in your up led by George Michael’s sax soloist, Lego®!? Come along and take part in a Lego scariest Hallowe’en costume and join international sax star, Ed Barker. Workshop and watch the Lego Batman Movie! the adventure to fi nd the hidden JuniorStem workshops bring Lego®, robotics and treasure. Meet Crafty afterwards and basic programming together for a fun fi lled time! receive a special Trick Or Treat present! And there are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman wants to save the city Crafty’s Creepy Castle is a family show from the Joker’s hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin and loyal butler Alfred can show him a thing or two. Workshop suitable for 6 – 11 year old. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. 1 Hour 44 Minutes Friday 27 October Friday 27 October Guildhall Promoted/ Family Guildhall Promoted/ Music Workshops Film Saturday 28 October Wednesday 1 November 9.30am – 12noon or 12.30pm 2.00pm 7.30pm 2.30pm – 5.00pm £4.00/ £3.00 concessions £10.00/ £9.00 concessions/ £36.00 £22.00/ £20.00 concessions £8.00 Workshop & Film £10.00 family of four Workshop & Film £10.00 14 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // MERES LIVE

Ten Strings And A Goat Finding Joy Sand Castles by Bob Skin Larbey Ten Strings And A Goat Skin is a Vamos Based on Idea By Trish Larbey Canadian trad/world/folk/fusion trio, Approaching the subject of dementia St Peter’s Hill Players playing Irish, Acadian, French and with humour and humanity, Finding The Pattersons and the Billets have original material infused with modern Joy takes us on a journey through Joy’s holidayed in their respective beach and world rhythms. The band create life; from her evacuee childhood in the huts for years. They have an unwritten a fiery and infectious sound which 1940s, her family and little Westie dog, ‘Law of the Hutters’ which they teach invariably leaves audiences wanting to being older - and the difference to Doug, the ‘renter’ of the middle more. With band members in their early hut, and his two ‘nieces’? Meanwhile, Danny makes with his unconventional The show revives the Harmonies twenties they are already making great ordinary holidaymakers encroach care. Finding Joy is about family bonds, & Songs that flew through waves in North America and overseas. on the ‘Hutter’s’ beach space. facing things together, and looking for the charts in the 60’s & Band members Jesse Periard, Rowen Confrontation is inevitable…… will there the joy wherever it can be found. 70s such as Sherry, Gallant and Caleb Gallant have a natural ever be calm again? Finding Joy has performed across Walk Like a Man & way of connecting and charming Bob Larbey famously co-wrote ‘The Europe and the UK, including a Rag Doll there’s a audiences with their original music Good Life’. Other hits include the TV successful run at Edinburgh Fringe four seasons song maintaining solid traditional elements comedies ‘A Fine Romance’ and ‘As 2016. Praised for its full mask skills that has a place in yet exploring rich world flavours and Time Goes By’. Of ‘Sand Castles’, he and emotional insight, the company everyone’s heart. seems to be working a treat for them - continues to engage audiences with its says, “It’s about chaos on a British and their audiences! wordless theatre. beach, full of strong characters and Live foyer music organised by Guildhall hopefully a damn good laugh.” Producers in association with LOV.

Guildhall Promoted/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Drama Hire/ Comedy Saturday 11 November Thursday 2 November Monday 6 November Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 November 8.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £21.50/ £20.00 concessions/ £15 for £15.00/ £13.00 concessions £12.00/ £10.00 concessions/ £8.50/ £7.50 concessions groups of 10+ £5 under 26s and School Groups + £1 booking fee per ticket Meres Live, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 15 MERES LIVE Meres

What Once Was Ours Christmas Memories Wuthering Heights

Zest Theatre / Half Moon Neil Sands Hotbuckle Theatre Katie and Callum couldn’t be any more Neil Sands and his brilliant west Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate distant and disconnected: diff erent end cast are back with their 2017 story of the intense and almost heritage, diff erent cities, diff erent Christmas production which is a truly demonic love between Catherine opportunities. Except there is one thing spectacular mix of over 60 of your Earnshaw and Heathcliff , a foundling they’ll always have in common: Dad. favourite Christmas songs and carols, adopted by Catherine’s father. After Mr What happens when Callum suddenly 40 stunning costume changes, lots of Earnshaw’s death, Heathcliff is bullied turns up in desperate need of help? good old fashioned festive fun, and a and humiliated by Catherine’s brother Age suitability: 12+ unique atmosphere that will warm your Hindley and wrongly believing that his This is a promenade performance heart on the coldest winters day, taking love for Catherine is not reciprocated, where the audience are encouraged you back to a time when Christmas leaves Wuthering Heights, only to to follow the action. Comfortable really was the most wonderful time of return years later to exact a terrible footwear is advised. the year. revenge for his former miseries. Contains occasional strong language With live music, multiple and emotional themes. characterisation, humour and Running time approximately 60 inventiveness this story is as enjoyably minutes engaging as should be in the reliable hands of Hotbuckle!

Guildhall Promoted/ Drama Guildhall Promoted/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Drama Monday 13 November Tuesday 14 November Wednesday 15 November 7.30pm 2.00pm 7.30pm £5.00 £11.50/ £10.50 concessions £12.00/ £10.00 concessions/ £5 under 26s and School Groups 16 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //

Zero An Evening of Mediumship A Night with Frank, The Ladykillers with Samantha Hamilton Dean and Judy Humanhood Venue: Guildhall Ballroom The Rat Pack Show By Graham Linehan “Since time is distance in space, time Sensational swing singers Ellie Darnell Grantham Dramatic Society is memory on the structure of space. As seen on ITV with Phillip Schofi eld and Paul & Stephen Amer will be joined GDS performs the classic Ealing Without memory, there is no time. and appearances in National by their live 5 piece band, and beautiful comedy, in a version by the writer of Without time, there is no memory.” Magazines, The Sunday Express, Sky backing dancers as they perform hit ‘Father Ted’. A comedy with a dark side Nassim Haramein TV and BBC Radio with Peter Levy. An after hit of swing classics made famous and a delightful cast of characters, this is a brilliant adaptation of the much- Submerge into Humanhood’s hypnotic International psychic medium to the by the Rat Pack’s residence at the stars, Samantha is here to prove spirits famous Las Vegas Sands Casino. With loved fi lm. and powerful piece. A visually and When fi ve robbers need somewhere live on and are always with you. hits such as ‘That’s Life’, ‘The Lady is sonically mesmerising performance of to plan their next heist, they pose immersive sound, hypnotising lights www.mettacentre.co.uk a Tramp’ and ‘New York New York’, this promises to be an evening to as musicians to rent a room from and virtuosic movement where the two suspicious Mrs Wilberforce. She sees dancers entangle through a ritualistic remember. Stephen and Paul have sung on Radio 2, performed at the London criminals everywhere, but doesn’t think journey. Experience this spiritual & to look under her own roof. With only 2012 Paralympic Games and have even tribal dance and get transported into a her ailing parrot for company, Mrs sung for the Queen. This show features dream-like world Wilberforce is alone in her lopsided brand new musical arrangements of imagination house with fi ve desperate criminals. and beauty. especially written for this show. What happens next will have you Schools workshop available rolling in the aisles! £1 off per ticket when 8 or more full Photos by Donata Kukyte price tickets are booked together. Guildhall Promoted/ Dance Hire/ Other Guildhall Promoted/ Music Hire/ Drama Friday 17 November Friday 17 November Saturday 18 November Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 November 8.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £10.00/ £8.00/ Under 26s £12.50 in advance - £14.00 on the £16.00/ £15.00 concessions/ £12.00 Wednesday: £9.00/ £7.00 concessions and School Groups £5.00 Door groups of 10 or more! Thursday – Saturday: £10.00/ £8.00 concessions www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 17

Disco Toddlers! An Dha: Celtivation The Big Band at Christmas The Addams Family with Five Star Swing Venue: Guildhall Ballroom Venue: Guildhall Ballroom As featured at London’s Leicester Young@part New Youth Theatre Square Theatre and BBC “Children Seniors We are having a party! Join us for our Traditional and not-so-traditional folk in Need”. Enjoy all your favourite Wednesday Addams, the ultimate hip club for pre-schoolers and their music, original tunes and the tales of Christmas songs with the dynamic princess of darkness, is all grown up happening parents! We play a bit the lives two musicians. Join multi- Big Band treatment from Glenn Miller, and has a shocking secret that only of everything from current tunes to award winning fiddle & cello folk duo Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with rock and roll to disco, mixing it up to An Dhá as they explore and shape the up those Jingle Bells! “Superb - they a sweet young man from a respectable make it fun for mums and dads alike! roots of traditional music into their swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. family. With his cherished Morticia in Prebooking highly recommended to own unique style. Enjoy “gorgeous” airs As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity the dark will Gomez manage to keep avoid disappointment. and “upbeat” reels infused with “jazz- Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. his daughter’s secret until the two All children must be accompanied. inspired flair” from their new album “Swing and Song of the highest order” families meet for a fateful dinner with Celtivation. – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from hilarious consequences? An Dhá means ‘The Two’ in Gaelic; the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Join the Seniors from New Youth two musicians, a Fiddle and a Cello, Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for Theatre as they bring this heart on a journey exploring life and music the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller warming hilarious musical to the stage. together. Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist!

Guildhall Promoted/ Family Hire/ Music Guildhall Promoted/ Music Hire/ Youth Theatre Thursday 23 November Saturday 25 November Monday 27 November Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 10.00am – 11.30am 7.30pm 7.30pm November £3.00 (Accompanying Adults Free) £14.00/ £12.00 concessions/ Under £16.00/ £14.00 concessions 8.00pm 16 £5.00 £8.50/ £7.50 concessions 18 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // MERES LIVE Meres Meres Live Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys. He’s holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means it’s probably just Eleanor Longshanks a window. In his brand new Christmas Dance show he’ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the A Storytelling Performance pedal bin of lies of the media Ann Gibbons Dance Venue: Guildhall Ballroom Oh and now he wants to be Venue: Guildhall Ballroom Prime Minister too. Can we do Be transported back to medieval worse than the politicians we Put your glad rags on and join Ann Grantham and the court of King Arthur already have? Yes we can! Gibbons for a glamorous evening of as we weave together the real history of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. Queen Eleanor, and a legend of Camelot. Not to be missed for all lovers of dance In 1290 Eleanor died in Lincoln, her – a fantastic evening’s dancing, fun and heartbroken husband Edward I, erected laughter, starting with a fi zz reception, 12 monuments in her honour stretching and including a fi rst class buff et in the from Lincoln to Westminster, including impressive ballroom at the Guildhall Grantham. Through the ancient art of Arts Centre. storytelling you will see the contradictory Dress code: Black Tie optional and glorious powerhouse she was; Tickets are limited so book early to mother, lover, huntress, crusader and avoid disappointment. chess champion. This dramatic, tender and Milton captivating performance is touring the monument locations – come and be part of the story!

Guildhall Promoted/ Talk Saturday 2 December Hire/ Dance Friday 1 December 7.30pm Jones Saturday 9 December 7.30pm £26.00 + £1 booking fee per IS OUT THERE 7.30pm for 8.00pm to 11.30pm £12.00/ £10.00 groups of 10 ticket £17.50 or more Meres Live, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ Polka Dot Pantomimes PolkaDot Pantomimes Fly off to the magical world of Neverland as we proudly present PETER PAN at the Guildhall Arts Centre. Our enchanting family musical will be full of fun and festive cheer.

We also have a relaxed Sat 09 December 2017 2.00pm 6.30pm performance on Sun 10 December 2017 1.00pm 5.00pm Tuesday 2 January Mon 11 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm at 2.00pm. There is a relaxed attitude to Tue 12 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm noise and movement Wed 13 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm and some small Thu 14 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm changes made to light Fri 15 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm 6.30pm and sound eff ects. Sat 16 December 2017 2.00pm 6.30pm Sun 17 December 2017 1.00pm 5.00pm £15.00/ £13.50 conc./ Mon 18 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm £50.00 family of four/ Tue 19 December 2017 10.15am 1.15pm £12.00 groups of 10+ Thu 21 December 2017 2.00pm 6.30pm Fri 22 December 2017 2.00pm 6.30pm Sat 23 December 2017 10.30am 2.00pm 6.30pm Sun 24 December 2017 10.30am 2.00pm Wed 27 December 2017 10.30am 2.00pm 6.30pm Thu 28 December 2017 2.00pm 6.30pm Fri 29 December 2017 10.30am 2.00pm 6.30pm Sat 30 December 2017 2.00pm 6.30pm Sun 31 December 2017 10.30am 2.00pm Tue 02 January 2018 2.00pm* 6.30pm Wed 03 January 2018 6.30pm Thu 04 January 2018 10.15am 6.30pm Fri 05 January 2018 10.15am 6.30pm Sat 06 January 2018 2.00pm 6.30pm Sun 07 January 2018 1.00pm 5.00pm

* Relaxed Performance! 10.15am & 1.15pm are school shows 20 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // MERES LIVE Meres MERES LIVE Meres Brendan Cole: All Night Long Meres Live Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan JASON Cole takes to the stage to wow audiences with his latest spectacular production, All Night Long. MANFORD Brendan is joined by his sensational cast of guest dancers, MUDDLE CLASS TOUR his captivating leading lady and superbly talented 14-piece Meres Live band and singers, to whip up an He’s back! It’s been a busy few years extravagant mix of Latin fever and for Jason since his last smash-hit stand ballroom magic. From tantalising up show but fans of his Absolute Radio Tango to fi ery Paso Doble, elegant show will know this nationally acclaimed Foxtrot to breath-taking Waltz - comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Muddle and with a few surprises in store - Class’ promises to feature a wealth of new this is no ordinary dance show. material about Jason growing up ‘working Live music, stunning special eff ects class’ then fi nding, over the years, that and Brendan’s own dazzling part of him has become ‘middle class’ - choreography and charm make this causing much confusion! Delivered with an unforgettable night; join us for Jason’s amiable charm and captivating the party! wit, this is a show not to be missed! “One of the most enjoyable shows Suitable for ages 13+ Under 16s to I have ever seen! Creative, unique... be accompanied by an adult (show You will be missing out if you do contains some adult language and not see this show.” Callum O’Brien, themes). This event is reserved Norwich Eye seating

Friday 9 February 2018 Friday 9 March 2018 7.30pm 7.30pm £35.00/ £33.00 concessions £27.50 EARLYBIRD £33.00/ £31.00 concessions Ends 31 October + £1 booking fee per ticket + £1 booking fee per ticket Meres Live, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ Meres Live, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 21 REGULAR CLASSES

D2E YOUTH DRAMA DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN GRANTHAM GUILDHALL D2E is a fantastic opportunity With Ann Gibbons Dance OCCASIONAL PRODUCERS for young people to improve on www.anngibbonsdance.co.uk ORCHESTRA Are you aged between 12- their acting, singing and dancing Saturday 7 October, Saturday 25? Interested in the arts? NEW TERM starts 11th September 2017 11 November techniques, in addition to being Want to put on events at Mondays 9.30am – 12.30pm £7 involved in live productions on the Guildhall Arts Centre. All you need is your instrument the Guildhall stage. The Senior Dancing is a great way to relax and have fun!If you love the idea Then come and join the and a music stand to join Group recently performed of twirling with confi dence, spending time doing something Guildhall Producers. The this dedicated and friendly their successful production of together, learning a new life skill, or looking forward to that group meets every Thursday group of amateur musicians special event (or even cruise) then ballroom dancing is just for at 4:30pm (term time) and Sweeney Todd, followed by the who meet and enjoy playing you! plans, organises and delivers junior and intermediate groups together. Seussical the Musical! Whether you’re looking to brush up your Quickstep, unleash fun and exciting events. Just For more information or to your Foxtrot or an absolute beginner, there’s a class for recently the group worked register for the classes, please everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and you’ll READERS GROUP on a music event with the contact Jade Goswell at enjoy learning new steps and the skills to take to the fl oor with Meets second Wednesday of Manchester Camerata! So if confi dence. [email protected] the month you’re interested in music, Junior - £2.00 per session paid Adult Beginners - 7.00pm to 7.45pm 7.30pm £1 art, drama and want to put termly (£50 main production) Adult Improvers/Intermediate - 7.45pm to 8.45pm If you enjoy reading but feel on professional events with like-minded young people, 8 – 10 years Adult Advanced - 8.30pm to 9.30pm frustrated as there is no one Tuesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm to discuss books with, join please don’t hesitate to £25.00 per person, per 4 week course Intermediate - £2.50 per our Reader’s Group and get in touch. Contact Kate session paid termly (£50 main Enrolment with Ann Gibbons; fees are payable at the beginning you’ll get the chance to talk Newman (kate.newman@ production) of each 4 week period. Due to limited numbers, Arts Centre about a variety of texts with litc.org.uk) concessions and discounts are not available. 11 – 13 years like-minded people. Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.15pm Tel: 01949 843950 Senior – Main production [email protected] 14 years+ Mondays 4.30pm – 6.30pm & Fridays 5pm – 8pm For more information on any workshops at the Guildhall, call the box offi ce on 01476 406158 22 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // BOOKINGS BOX OFFICE REFUNDS Guildhall are accessible to wheelchair users with a 01476 406158 Regretfully we are unable to lift to the fi rst and second www.guildhallartscentre.com refund money or exchange fl oor with disabled toilet tickets. If an event is sold out, Our Box offi ce is open facilities on the ground we will try to sell unwanted fl oor. There is an induction Monday to Friday 9.30am- tickets. 5.00pm, Saturday 9.30am loop in the auditorium and – 2.00pm and 45 prior to assistance dogs are welcomed CHILDREN throughout the building. performances. Children under 12 years must Anyone requiring assistance be accompanied by an adult should inform the venue prior PAYMENT and will only be admitted to visiting and we will be more We accept cash, card, cheques into performances that are than happy to help. or gift vouchers purchased deemed age appropriate. from the Guildhall Arts Centre All children require a ticket. SPONSORSHIP over the phone or in person. ‘Babes in arms’ tickets are Online bookings accept card available on selected shows OPPORTUNITIES and NEW Gift vouchers. for babies 18 months and Take advantage of the under. Please ask at the box Guildhall’s positive profi le in RESERVATIONS AND offi ce for more information. Grantham and its reach within the community by becoming COLLECTIONS a sponsor of our live brochure Reserved tickets must be paid GROUP SAVINGS or Meres Live events. For more for within 5 days or within Book more than 10 tickets for information please contact 3 days of the any ‘Guildhall Promoted’ show Graham Burley. Tel 01476 performance, and get the 11th ticket free! 406150 or email g.burley@ whichever is Look out for family group southkesteven.gov.uk sooner. If they deals and student concessions are not paid on selected shows throughout TOURIST for in this time the season. Tickets must the tickets will be purchased in the same INFORMATION be released for transaction for off er to apply. Pop in to speak to our friendly sale. Prepaid Discount can be redeemed staff and fi nd out where tickets should online by adding all events to to stay, eat and places of be collected at the basket. interest within the local area. least 15 minutes You can visit online at www. before the start of YOUR VISIT southwestlincs.com or pick up a show. All public areas inside the a copy of our visitor guide. www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 23 THE VENUE

FROM WEDDINGS TO FRIENDLY HELPFUL Room For Hire Capacity Price CONFERENCES... SERVICE Theatre 204 Contact for Quote The Guildhall is a unique Victorian At the Guildhall we understand that The Ballroom 180 Contact for Quote Grade II listed building with a variety organising events can be stressful, which is why our front of house of spaces available for every occasion team make every effort to ensure The Newton Room 50 £27.50 per hour including performances, conferences, your event runs as smoothly as Studio 1 30 £25.50 per hour meetings, workshops, weddings and possible from arranging your room to parties. supplying technical support. Studio 2 10 £16.50 per hour With its town centre location, friendly ACCESS ALL AREAS Studio 4 18 £22.50 per hour staff, wedding licence, excellent All public areas inside The Guildhall transport links and parking close- are accessible to wheelchair users with Please contact us for quotes for room hire and wedding by: make The Guildhall your first a lift to the first and second floors. packages. choice for venue hire in Grantham, There are disabled toilet facilities on Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. the ground floor and an induction To make a booking, arrange a viewing or check availability loop in the auditorium. Anyone Tel: 01476 406159 requiring assistance should inform the Email: [email protected] venue prior to visiting and we will be more than happy to help. Autumn 2017 Live Events Diary September November

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