List of Events
Rock The Tots – Gigs for little people….. and their grown-ups!
Well-known Pop and Rock covers, performed by a live guitarist with puppets, percussion and stories included. Sit, stand, dance or head-bang..... just have fun!
Judy (12A) 2019
Legendary performer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts.
Steve Knightley: Pass Notes – The stories behind the songs
One of the most talented and prolific singer/songwriters in the country. A wonderful live performer whose shows are always top quality and full of surprises!
Acoustic Night
Acoustic Night 7.30pm - 11pm (10.30pm on Sundays) On our Acoustic Night, The David Hall hands over its professional stage and outstanding acoustics to budding artists of all genres. Suggested donation: Just £1 for performers and £2 Audience. Please pay on the door.
Coffee Morning
Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a chat.
Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls and more often than not, listen to some live music.
Last Wednesday in the month 10 am – 12 noon.
Knives Out (12A) 2019
A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.
Mad Dog Mcrea
Whether you wish to dance or just listen this is the gig for you.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Megson
Megson - aka Stu and Debbie Hanna - draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of Folk music.
Pip Utton Presents At Home with Will Shakespeare – 8th Feb
A favourite at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, so it’s wonderful to have him visiting us with his fantastic Shakespeare based show.
Downton Abbey (PG) 2019
The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early twentieth century.
Saskia Griffiths-Moore
She is a fabulous singer and performer .
The MakeShift Ensemble presents: The Curious Garden
Featuring original music from award winning-musician and member of Kneehigh Theatre, Alex Lupo, and a cast of celebrated storytellers and puppeteers, The Curious Garden is a planet-tending adventure in full bloom for all the family!
Blue Rose Code + support from Steve Dagleish
Inspired by the craftmanship of songwriter Neil Young, John Martyn and Nick Drake, Hull-born London resident Steve Dagleish now performs his original songs, interpretations of ‘Trad’ and modern songs, at Folk clubs, music venues and festivals.
Tangle Theatre presents: Volpone
The classic satire of cunning and greed from the African-Caribbean theatre company, Tangle.
“Honour? There’s no such thing.”
The Current War (12A) 2017
The dramatic story of the cutthroat race between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system would power the modern world.
Christian Garrick & The Budapest Café Orchestra – 10th Birthday Tour 2009-2019
The Budapest Café Orchestra evokes vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way, and are hugely entertaining, demonstrating immense skill and profound musicianship.
The Phil Beer Band At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil
The Phil Beer Band
Charming, disarming and exceptionally talented, multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer is something of a national treasure
John Osborne Presents: John Peel’s Shed
This is an ode to radio. Featuring a selection of the records previously owned by the late and infamous John Peel, many of which are very rare recordings by obscure and now defunct bands, this is a unique opportunity for any Peel fans.
Luke Daniels and Nancy Kerr
What a fantastic collaboration by two great performers.
A night of outstanding music is guaranteed.
Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath
Experience the therapeutic Pure Sound effect with musician and sound healing facilitator Dean Carter (MA Oxon)
Official Secrets (15) 2019
The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Council into sanctioning the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Ben Poole Band
Without doubt one of the finest Blues guitarists to grace our very special space.
Likely to go onto much bigger things anytime soon so do not miss out on this unique opportunity.
Cara Dillon
Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album "Wanderer" which is a collection of beautiful and moving songs recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman.
Cara has become a household name, having performed worldwide and both her and Sam prove that there is no substitute for true talent. Book very early to avoid disappointment.
Mrs Lowry and Son (PG) 2019
A portrait of the artist L.S. Lowry and the relationship with his mother, who tries to dissuade him from pursuing his passion.
Rachael McShane and the Cartographers
An original member of folk big band Bellowhead, Rachael toured internationally with them as well as making several TV appearances.
Bellowhead recorded five studio albums, and won a total of eight BBC Folk Awards in their 12 years together.
The Goldfinch (15) 2019
A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy Upper East Side family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Churchfitters
The Churchfitters have been with us many times, the last being in September 2018 when they once again charmed and impressed everyone in equal measure.
These three musicians are truly a band like no other.
John Tams & Barry Coope ‘Tams Coope 2D’
John being joined by the excellent Barry Coope on keyboards means our audience will without doubt be blessed with a mix of both well-established and new material, brilliantly played and sung
1917 (15) 2019
Two young British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory...
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Big Band
BBC Folk winners Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, and Bellowhead co-founder John Spiers, join forces with legendary fiddle player Peter Knight's highly acclaimed trio Gigspanner to form the Gigspanner Big Band.
Arcade feat. Heidi Talbot & Adam Holmes
For the first, time Ireland's Heidi Talbot and Scotland's Adam Holmes are joining forces to tour, write and record an album of original material, together.
This will without doubt be a very special night of music.
Lyngo Theatre presents: Jack and the Beanstalk
This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment, so expect lots of surprises, a gripping story and beautiful images as Jack sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds.
Oysterband – Chance to Dance
A 'Chance to Dance' set on the Saturday night will be followed by a 'Seated Concert' set on the Sunday.
For a venue of our size to get the full Oysterband is truly amazing. Please book very early as both nights will sell out quickly.
Oysterband – Seated Concert
Once more, a 'Chance to Dance' set on the Saturday night will be followed by a 'Seated Concert' set on the Sunday.
For a venue of our size to get the full Oysterband is truly amazing.
Please book very early as both nights will sell out quickly.
Daphne’s Flight
Five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, Daphne's Flight is a unique and magical blend of individual styles that captivates audiences with complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and the infectious joy of performing together.
The Demon Barbers XL
This will be a night of powerful music and totally awe-inspiring dance. They are a band like no other! Due to the unique set-up required for this event, numbers will be reduced. This also means that a quick sell-out is an absolute certainty.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School – Far From The Madding Crowd
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Present
Far From The Madding Crowd
By Thomas Hardy, Adapted by Mark Healy Directed by Paul Chesterton Designed by Max Dorey
Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd is the story of Bathsheba Everdene.
Seckou Keita
Seckou is a true master of the 22-string kora and a brilliant live performer. I have no doubt that this is another night that will be remembered for a very long time.
Open Gardens – Over Stratton
Stroll around some interesting and varied gardens in Over Stratton on a summer’s afternoon. Enjoy afternoon tea with homemade cakes plus, Traditional music and plant sales.
Petherton Folk Fest
We are continuing to plan a day which celebrates music and dance from the Folk tradition. We will also build on the success of last year by improving the stalls area in the churchyard and creating a day of free entertainment. There will be a full programme of music in Market Square and The David Hall as well as sessions in the Brewer's Arms and singing in the church.
Nick Cope – A Family Afternoon Gig
For close to 10 years Nick has been writing, recording and performing music for families and has established a fanatical army of 'little people' and their parents from all over the world.
His six albums of original songs have become a 'must have' for thousands and thousands of young families
