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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Experience a night of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

This is a screening of the Blue Film Programme. See www.banff-uk.com for more.

Picture by Antoine Mesnage

Age Guidance: 12A

Paul F Taylor: Head In The Clouds

Paul F Taylor has been a man that has always thrown himself to the gods of chaos.

Growing up; people often accused him of having his head in the clouds. With recently being diagnosed with ADHD; it’s little wonder that he’s not had his feet on the ground.

And now Paul questions his place in this world of distractions that is seemingly not built for people like him. As a new father he’s learning the hard way, having something that demands him to keep his focus, when he can’t, isn’t easy. Yet in this very serious world, Paul makes his case that we now and again, can very much do with having our Head In The Clouds by airlifting audiences into a world of whimsy.

Paul has appeared on Harry Hill’s Nite Club on Channel 4 and also the award winning BBC Radio 4 sketch show Please Use Other Door. He was nominated for best new show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2017, and won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award in 2013.

As an actor and writer, he has starred in many comedy short films that have won critical acclaim and awards on the festival circuit as a long time collaborator with the two time BAFTA nominated director Ben Mallaby; in films such as Milk, Battlecock! and Guilt Trip and his latest film Bleep by Ben Hyland being selected my multiple BIFA and BAFTA qualifying film festivals.

Along with his wife Rebecca Shorrocks, he is one half of sketch duo Short & Curly who enjoyed mass critical success at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as being nominated for Best Character and Sketch Act in the Chortle Awards.

‘should be required viewing for all wannabe surrealists’ ★★★★ The Skinny

‘… beguiles those of us with a weakness for whimsy’ ★★★★ Metro

‘…finds a way to make all his silliness mean something’ ★★★★ The Wee Review

‘His approach is reminiscent of Harry Hill or Steve Martin in his funny years, although Taylor exceeds them both in frenzied delivery’★★★★ Short Com

‘…impressive in its simplicity and incredibly funny’ ★★★★ Broadway Baby

Kevin Quantum 2024

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Trained by Penn and Teller on a reality show that shot him from Edinburgh Lab Scientist to International showman, Magician Scientist and Adventurer Kevin has since performed for Royalty, broken Guinness World Records, been nominated at the Scottish Comedy Awards and, in the last 12 months alone, has appeared on TV shows around the world & reached the final stages of Britain’s Got Talent.

Explore the exotic space where science and magic meet with the magician-scientist-adventurer.

With over a decade of Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, performances around Europe and tours of Australia, Kevin embarks on his first ever UK tour with an entrancing collection of unique magic inventions, stunning sleight-of-hand and beautiful (yet deadly) stunts in a show – inspired by science but targeted at humans.

Fizzing with energy and moving moments (scientifically and emotionally) Kevin swings effortlessly from edge-of-your-seat astonishment to belly laughs – culminating with the ‘flaming cannonball’ illusion; a deadly, reimagined version of a Newton’s Cradle – the science desk toy.

Regarded as a world-class showman and magic creator, Kevin entrances with an inspiring evening shrouded in mystery, intrigue and wonder.

 

Frankie’s Guys

The World’s Number One Celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned for their astonishing vocal harmonies, slick dance moves, and the electric atmosphere they bring to the stage.

Accompanied by their incredible live band, the show includes all of the iconic Four Seasons’ hits including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, and many more!

★★★★★ ‘A Night Out You Don’t Wanna Miss!’ – ITV’s Loose Women

★★★★★ ‘These Guys Are The Real Deal!’ – Bobby Davro

 

 

Diva of the Decades

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Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the electrifying world of Diva of the Decades! Embark on a sensational journey through the ages as we celebrate the powerhouse voices and iconic performances of the biggest divas in music history.

This enchanting stage show is brought to life by the undeniable talent of Shelley-Davina, along with two remarkable singers, two captivating dancers, and a mesmerizing aerialist.

Prepare to be transported by the melodic harmonies, soulful renditions, and high-energy choreography that will leave you begging for more.

Happening throughout the UK, Diva of the Decades promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will have you on the edge of your seat, singing along and dancing to the timeless hits of incredible divas such as Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston.

 

 

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

This year’s Gatehouse Summer School production!

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your golden ticket to free entertainment in Stafford this summer!

Gatehouse Youth Theatre: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Another brilliant Gatehouse Youth Theatre Production.

When Alice falls down a mysterious rabbit hole she stumbles upon a magical fantasy world where anything can happen …Take tea with the Mad Hatter, meet the White Rabbit, grin with the Cheshire Cat, and play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, but whatever you do …don’t lose your head!

Lewis Carroll’s classic characters spring to life in an enchanting show for the whole family, bursting with music, madness and mystery.

Simon Reade’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s much-loved fantasy classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a witty and brilliantly inventive re-working, which won the TMA Award for Best Show for Young People.

 

 

Gatehouse Youth Theatre – Chicago: Teen Edition

Another brilliant Gatehouse Youth Theatre Production.

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie.

Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.

“Wildly entertaining… [with a] dazzling score.” – New York Daily News

“A pulse-racing revival that flies us right into musical heaven.” – The New York Times

“As dazzling a demonstration of the craft of musical theatre as you’re ever going to see on a Broadway stage.” – The New York Post

 

Gatehouse Youth Theatre: Matilda

Another brilliant Gatehouse Youth Theatre Production.

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

For info:

Thursday 16th May at 6.30pm – Wednesday Group

Friday 17th May at 6.30pm – Thursday Group

Saturday 18th May at 14.30pm – Wednesday Group

Saturday 18th May at 6:30pm – Thursday Group

Herman’s Hermits – 60th Anniversary UK Tour

Formed in 1964, Manchester, England; Herman’s Hermits are, to this day, a hugely popular touring band, thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique sound and warm humour.

Originally called Herman and The Hermits (this was changed to Herman’s Hermits to reflect the band as a whole) they were very much part of the teenage revolution taking place in Modern Britain.

With this in mind, Producer Mickie Most saw the massive potential of the band and took them under his wing… they charted later that year with the multi-million selling No.1 Hit “I’m Into Something Good”.

With 23 hit records, selling over 80 Million copies, Multi-Million streams and downloads, hugely successful tours in the UK, America, Australia, Europe and the wider world, they still rank as one of the most successful popular music acts the UK has ever produced.

In addition to chart success, Herman’s Hermits have starred in three films, countless TV appearances worldwide including, “The Royal Variety Performance” and in the USA “The Ed Sullivan Show”… 5 times! All of which have contributed to the longevity and continued success of Herman’s Hermits.