Tickets from college reception 01572 722286 or 725904, Oakham Art Shop 01572 723943, Uppingham Sports & Books and online www.wegottickets.com

Robinson Crusoe

Presented by Rutland Art Theatre Society.
Adapted by Strictly Pantomime and directed by Jill Weight

Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 February 7.30 & Sat 7th Feb 2.30 & 7.30
Tickets: £8 standard/£6 concession. Tickets from Buy the Book, Oakham

RATS make a welcome return with their fun filled version of the classic story Robinson Crusoe. Join Robinson and his friends as they explore their desert island, and get out of scraps. Boo for the baddies and cheer for the goodies, while singing and laughing along with all the cast. This fun filled show is perfect entertainment for all the family.

Cat's Cradle

Presented by Miracle Theatre.
Written by Kurt Vonnegut, adapted and directed by Bill Scott

Friday 13 February 7.30pm (7pm doors)

Advance Tickets: £7 standard/£4.50 conc./£3.50 student under 16/£20 Family.
On the Door Tickets: £8/£5.50 conc./£4.50 student under 16/Family £24

The future is an accident waiting to happen...This classic satire on Modern Science, which promises progress while bringing about the end of the world, is more relevant today than when it was published in the 60s. Just like Miracle Theatre, touring the first UK adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s bestseller, Cat’s Cradle explores serious themes through laughter and is a perfect vehicle for Miracle’s blend of physical theatre, comedy, film and music. Miracle’s style is colourful, physical, funny and engaging, suitable for audiences of all ages, and particularly recommended for adults and older children.

Miracle Theatre: www.miracletheatre.co.uk

Ship of Fools Comedy Club

with Janice Phayre, Helen Keen and Gary O’Donnell

Saturday 14 February 7.30pm (7pm doors)

Tickets Advance: £8 standard/£5 concs/student/£40 group (6 people, inc bottle wine - advance offer only)
On Door Tickets: £9 standard/£6 concs/student/£7 group (6 people +)

Ship of Fools Comedy Club is delighted to bring its first show to Oakham, featuring the livewire Irish comic Janice Phayre, (‘a force to be reckoned with’ – Chortle), with excellent support from Channel 4 New Comedy Writing Award Winner, Helen Keen, plus Leicester comedy legend Gary O‘Donnell and the Ship of Fools’ experienced compère, Alan Seaman.

Janice Phayre: www.comedycv.co.uk/janicephayre/index.htm
Helen Keen: www.comedycv.co.uk/helenkeen/index.htm
Gary O’Donnell: www.chortle.co.uk/comics/g/197/gary_odonnell

Jazz in the Gallery - Hot Strings Review
Presented by Mike Piggott (violin) and Martin Wheatley (guitar)

27 February 7.30pm
Advance Tickets: £10/£7.50 conc./£2 student under 16
On the Door Tickets: £12/£9.50 conc./£4 student under 16

Jazz violinist Mike Piggott and multi-instrumentalist Martin Wheatley present an entertaining musical journey through jazz styles from early Hawaiian, Western Swing and Blues, to Stephane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, and beyond.

In addition to conventional violin and guitar, the show features a selection of unusual instruments including the strohviolin, steel guitar and ukulele.

Between them, Mike and Martin have played with a very wide range of musicians including Martin Taylor’s “Spirit of Django”, Bryan Ferry, Bucky Pizzarelli, Bert Jansch, Ralph McTell, John Etheridge, Phil Collins, Pentangle, Guy Barker and many more. They also play at jazz festivals throughout the UK and abroad.

One of the best swing jazz fiddlers active anywhere - New York Jazz Times

www.mikepiggot.com

OnkeOse

Presented by Siyaya Arts

Urgent: Cancelled due to circumstances out of our control

Please call 01572 725904/722286 for more information and refunds.

Wednesday 18 March 7.30pm (7pm doors)

Tickets Advance: £7 standard/£4.50 conc./£3.50 student under 16/£20 Family.
On the Door Tickets: £8/£5.50 conc./£4.50 student under 16/Family £24

The story of Zimbabwe through song and dance. Stunning traditional and Township song and dance from the heart of the Townships in Bulawayo, celebrating the greatest African instrument, the human voice. As temperature-raisers they are nothing short of spectacular. Siyaya are one of Zimbabwe’s great music and dance treasures and have gained international recognition by their live performances and recordings. simply not to be missed! Suitable for all ages – a great family show!

Funded by Arts Council England, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council.

Siyaya Arts: www.siyaya-arts.com

Mission Possible - Dads and Lads Move!

Presented by State of Emergency Dance.

Thursday 2 April 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Advance Tickets: £8 standard/£6 concs/£3.50 student under 16
On Door Tickets: £10 standard/£8 concs/£4.50 student under 16

Presenting a sparkling new show that exposes the male psyche, combining street, hip hop, physical theatre and contemporary dance. Three leading Black British choreographers have created three brand new pieces of dance theatre that put male relationships under the microscope, exploring role models and exposing male perspectives on life.

"Definitely worth seeing...a dance force to be reckoned with" - Newcastle Journal

State of Emergency: www.stateofemergencyltd.com

Pathway to The Red Sun

Presented by Rogue Theatre.

Friday 3 April 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Advance Tickets: £7 standard/£4.50 conc./£3.50 student under 16/£20 Family.
On the Door Tickets: £8/£5.50 conc./£4.50 student under 16/Family £24

Set in futuristic Japan at a time of war, holocaust and madness, Pathway to The Red Sun is both terrifying and beautiful. A tale of death and murder with a heartbreaking love story weaving its way into the hearts of the spellbound audience. With poetry and text by Anna Maria Murphy. (BBC Radio 4, National Theatre, Kneehigh, Wonder Show), original live music, humour, acrobatics and a highly visual style.

Funded by Arts Council England, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council.

Rogue Theatre: www.roguetheatre.co.uk

Jazz in the Gallery - Sara Colman Quartet

Presented by Sara Coleman (vocals), Chris Taylor (piano), Ben Markland (bass) and Carl Hemmingsley (drums)

24 April 7.30pm

Advance Tickets: £10/£7.50 conc./£2 student under 16
On the Door Tickets: £12/£9.50 conc./£4 student under 16

Sara Colman is one of the brightest stars emerging from the British jazz scene today. Indeed, Sara was a Jerwood rising star at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and a recipient of an inaugural Birmingham Jazz Award in 2006. As well as a thriving solo career Sara is also one of the members of the vocal trio, ‘The Passion’ alongside Liane Carroll and Jacqui Dankworth.

Joining Sara will be Chris Taylor – piano, Ben Markland – bass and Carl Hemmingsley - drums. The quartet will be performing material from Sara’s latest album ‘Ready’ released in Nov 2008 on Q Note Records.

Sara has been described as ‘an assured and emotional singer with a beautiful voice’ and her original material fits well with her eclectic mix of contemporary classic covers and jazz standards.

“A naturally soulful and emotionally true voice, connecting you and drawing you in…” - Ian Shaw

www.saracolman.com

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