Arts Programme What’s on... In this Issue... Charity Concert page 2 Silent Movie Festival page 3 Far from the Madding Crowd page 5 Middle School Play: The Demon Headmaster page 6 Community Carol Service page 7 Michaelmas Term 2019 www.ellesmere.com www.ellesmerecreates.co.uk Arts Showcase Concert Tuesday 24th September, 7.00pm, Arts Centre The many and varying talents of our Arts students will come together for an evening of entertainment and delight. With performances from students of all ages to include poetry, drama, music and dance, every student has the opportunity to share their work across the Arts. Please join us to celebrate our students’ talents. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626545 Charity Concert - in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK and The Peter Messenger Fund Friday 4th October, 7.00pm, Big School Prepare to be entertained by our fine musicians, featuring performances from the Chamber Choir, Chapel Choir, Lower School Choir, Musical Theatre Ensemble, Jazz Band, Flute Choir, Woodwind Ensemble, Choral Society and Prestfelde School Choir. This promises to be a fantastic evening of music making in aid of two excellent causes. Tickets: £10 Adults / U18s Free (but must book tickets) Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626545 Silent Movie Festival Thursday 10th & Friday 11th October, 7.00pm, Arts Centre Following live musical accompaniments to films featuring Laurel & Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, we are proud to announce our first Silent Film Festival in October 2019. Bringing together live music and film creates one of the most exciting cinema experiences and provides the musicians with unique challenges. This year we will be presenting the original film of ‘Oliver Twist’ (1922) starring Lon Chaney and Jackie Coogan on Thursday 10th October with a new musical score from renowned composer Neil Brand. On Friday 11th October we will be screening a newly restored version of Harold Lloyd’s classic silent comedy ‘Speedy’ with live improvised piano accompaniment from Jonathan Best. The feature would be preceded by the Laurel and Hardy comic short ‘Angora Love’. Both events take place in the Arts Centre and start at 7.00pm – refreshments will be available Tickets: Thursday 10th, ‘Oliver Twist’, £8 Adults / U18s FREE (must book tickets) Friday 11th, ‘Speedy’, £6 Adults / U18s FREE (must book tickets) Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626545 House Play Festival Wednesday 16th – Thursday 17th October, 7.00pm, Arts Centre Expect much hilarity in our annual House Play event where students, led by a Sixth Form Director, make all of the decisions! Parents and students are welcome to attend but MUST reserve their places in advance as this will sell out fast. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance: Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626545 Lower School Teatime Concert Monday 21st October, 4.30pm, Lower School Hall An informal concert dedicated to music making in the Lower School. This regular teatime treat is always varied and entertaining featuring solo and ensemble performances. A perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon and enjoy the talents of our younger musicians. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance: Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626545 Far from the Madding Crowd performed by Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society (LADS) Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd November, Arts Centre Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society, known throughout the area as ‘The LADS’, has been in existence for over 20 years, bringing live theatre to the surrounding area and drawing an ever-increasing following. Since 1992 the LADS have tackled all manner of plays, from light comedies and period pieces, to innovative new plays and ambitious spectacles with a cast of 50. Their primary aim is to provide reasonably- priced live entertainment to the highest possible standard. The passion, melodrama, earthy humour and strong, gripping plot of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ are vividly conveyed in Matthew White’s fast-moving and admirably economical adaptation, directed by Alison Utting. Tickets: £TBC Adults / £TBC Under 18s Available from: www.ladstheatre.co.uk Middle School Play: The Demon Headmaster By Gillian Cross, adapted by Adrian Flynn Tuesday 12th – Wednesday 13th November, 7.00pm, Arts Centre Strange things happen at Lloyd and Harvey Hunter’s school. When their new foster sister Dinah arrives she wants to find out why... but can she escape the Demon Headmaster? Join this talented group of Year 9 and 10 students as they perform this comedic and warm-hearted play. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance: Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626545 Lower School Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday 28th November, 4.30pm, Lower School The festivities begin with the lighting of the Lower School Christmas tree and seasonal carols sung by the Lower School Choir. Parents are welcome to attend Community Carol Service Thursday 28th November, 7.30pm, Chapel Members of the local community are invited to join us for this beautiful, traditional candlelit service led by our award winning Chapel Choir. The Chapel at Ellesmere College is transformed for this wonderful celebratory service with a selection of traditional carols sung by candlelight. The Chapel Choir will lead the service and afterwards refreshments will be served in Big School. This popular event in our College calendar books out fast, so please do reserve your place early Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance: Available from: [email protected] / 01691 626541 The College Carol Services will take place on the following dates: Meynell and Wakeman-Lambart: Friday 29th November, 7.30pm, Chapel Talbot and Woodard: Sunday 1st December, 7.30pm, Chapel Lower School: Monday 2nd December, 7.00pm, Chapel Ellesmere College Open Day Saturday 12th October • 1pm-4pm “We were impressed by the pupils; ambitious, enthusiastic and focused. 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