The Stag What's On - Issue 7

ISSUE 7 • MAY – AUG 2011

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YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS AT THE STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

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WELCOME

n Dear ReadersI am pleased once again to be providing the introduction to our latest What’s On Guide.The Stag Community Arts Centre continues to provide a varied and exciting programme for the coming months. The Stag has very quickly established itself as the place to be for Pantomime, Comedy, Musical Theatre and Classical Events it is also pleased to be enabling the current trend for Folk Music to be more available.In addition to the scheduled event I would like to draw your attention to our youth provision, we hold the Stag Youth Theatre on Monday nights and during school holidays. Once a month we now hold ‘Soundwaves’ an Under 18 Live

Music Night – this has already proved very popular. For the younger age group we have ‘Story telling’ on a Tuesday afternoon in the café.I would also like to remind you that your name can become an integral part of the theatre now – that is if you would like to sponsor a seat.In these difficult economic times I am pleased to report that the Stag Community Arts Centre continues to be successful and consistently performing above target. My continued thanks for this goes to the Trustees, Staff, Volunteers, Promoters and local businesses who enable this to happen.

Linda Larter MBEChief Executive

BBC Radio Kent is delighted to be supporting selected live music events at The Stag this year.

As a local radio station, we take our responsibilities to the local music scene seriously with regular

programmes which celebrate the best music in a wide range of genres. From specialist artists to new

local talent, BBC Radio Kent love music.

The Stag Community Arts Centre is a registered charity (no: 1137420) and is a community facility with financial support from Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council. Address: London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1ZZ www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk Box Office: 01732 450175 The Stag Box Office Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 8pm. Sunday 12pm – 8pm. Ask at the box office to be included in our free mailing list and e-newsletter mailing.

Stag WedneSdaySBuy One Cinema ticket, get One Free Buy any ticket to The Stag Cinema on a Wednesday

and you get another for free for the same day, film and time.

adult £7.50 (3d £8.50) Concession £6.00 (3d £7.00) Family £18.50 (3d £22.50) (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Invite your friends and neighbours and make it a Wednesday to remember.

The Stag Community Arts Centre has two cinema screens with latest release films suitable for different ages. Please check the local press for what’s on or see the website: www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Car park & disabled access. Terms & Conditions: While stocks last. Available at The Stag Cinema in Sevenoaks only. Can only be purchased on a Wednesday and redeemed the same day during 2010. Not Bank Holidays. Non transferable. Not negotiable. No cash refunds. The Stag Community Arts Centre reserves the right to provide the cheapest ticket as the free ticket. We

reserve the right to refuse entry at the discretion of the manager

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Get 12 stamps to receive a FREE ticket during 2011

Stag WedneSdaySBuy One Cinema ticket, get One Free Buy any ticket to The Stag Cinema on a Wednesday

and you get another for free for the same day, film and time.

adult £7 Concession £5.50 Family £18 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Invite your friends and neighbours and make it a Wednesday to remember.

The Stag Community Arts Centre has two cinema screens with latest release films suitable for different ages. Please check the local press for what’s on or see the website: www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Car park & disabled access. Terms & Conditions: While stocks last. Available at The Stag Cinema in Sevenoaks only. Can only be purchased on a Wednesday and redeemed the same day during 2010. Not Bank Holidays. Non transferable. Not negotiable. No cash refunds. The Stag Community Arts Centre reserves the right to provide the cheapest ticket as the free ticket. We

reserve the right to refuse entry at the discretion of the manager

Cover artwork by Kim Brinkhurst

MAY

1 May ..........................................Peter Pan The Musical

3 May ..................................................Stag Youth Dance

3 May ..........................Gymboree at The Stag Plaza’

3 May ....................................................Classic Film Club

4 May .............................................Mencap Drama Club

5 May ......................Outside The Box Comedy Club

7 May ........................... The Back to Basie Orchestra

7 May .....................................................Nine Below Zero

9 May ...............................................Stag Youth Theatre

12 May ................................................ Spiers and Boden

13 May ...........................................................Soundwaves

14 May .....................................................The Blues Band

15 May .............SSO Concert - Famous Characters

18 May .....................................................Eugene Onegin

21 May ................................................Strictly Music Hall

21 May ...........David Migden and The Dirty Words

22 May .........................................................Dance for life

26 May ...........................Amy Wadge and Pete Riley

27 May .............................................................Cara Dillion

28 May ......................................The Jackie Generation

30, 31 May and 1 Jun ..........Peter Pan The Musical

JUNE

2 Jun ............................Gymboree at The Stag Plaza

2 Jun .......................Outside The Box Comedy Club

3 Jun ..............................................................Soundwaves

7 Jun .....................................................Classic Film Club

9 Jun .................................Summer Arts & Crafts Fair

11 Jun ........................................................... The Yardbirds

18 Jun ...............Flyaway Katie: Longnose Puppets

18 Jun ..........................................................The Manfreds

19 Jun .......................................................... HMS Pinafore

19 Jun ........................................................Wilko Johnson

20 Jun .......................................... Smartest Artist Quiz

22 Jun ................................................................... Macbeth

24-25 Jun .................................. Michael Weston King

22 Jun ...........................................................Guys & Dolls

27 Jun ........................................Chance to Dance 2011

30 Jun ............................. The Big Chris Barber Band

30 Jun ........................................................Aynsley Lister

JULY

1 Jul .................................................................Soundwaves

1 Jul ............................The Demon Barber Roadshow

2 Jul.....................................................Russell Kane Live!

2 Jul...........................................................Danny Schmidt

3 Jul .............................Louise Jameson – Double Bill

4 Jul .............................Gymboree at The Stag Plaza

4-5 Jul ................................................. Chance to Dance

5 Jul ................. Parent/Carer & Baby Cinema Club

5 Jul ......................................................Classic Film Club

7 Jul .........................Outside The Box Comedy Club

10 Jul ................................................The Rhythm of Life

22 Jul ..........................A Classic Rock Extravaganza

27 Jul .............................. The Spooky Men’s Chorale

28 Jul ........................................................The Toy Hearts

AUGUST

1 Aug ...........................Gymboree at The Stag Plaza’

2 Aug ....................................................Classic Film Club

2 Aug ..........................Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum

4 Aug ............................................................Soundwaves

1-6, 1-13 Aug ................... Aladdin / West Side Story

15 – 19, 22 - 26 Aug ................ SYT Summer School

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SEVENOAKS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2011

The Sevenoaks Players present: The Hound of the Baskervilles 9th - 12th November 2011Director: Dale Thomas (Evenings & Saturday Matinee)

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GYMBOREE AT THE STAG PLAZA

Gymboree Play & Music is the global leader in developmental classes for children aged 0-5 years and the only group to offer classes dedicated to newborn babies.

Gymboree classes are held every week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at The Stag Plaza and are designed by experts in early childhood development to help young children learn as they play.

Please call on 07827 910978 or email [email protected] for more information.

PETER PAN THE MUSICAL

Bullfrog Musical Productions offer a complete Musical Theatre Training rehearsing weekly on Sundays at The Stag Theatre from 10am to 1pm. Students from 5 to 20 years combine their talents in dance, drama and singing in stunning shows. In the last 12 months shows included Footloose, High School Musical 2, Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, Annie and Rent.

Bullfrog places special importance on theatre for young people who wish to develop a career in musical theatre and give them an opportunity to work alongside professional performers. For details and prices call the Bullfrog Team on 01342 322411. www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

Afternoon and evening performances on Mon 30th, Tues 31st & Weds 1st June.

CLASSIC FILM CLUB - JAILHOUSE ROCK (ELVIS PRESLEY)

After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star. Staring Elvis Presley and Judy Tyler.

Tuesday 3 May - 2.30pm & 7.45pm

PARENT/CARER & BABY CINEMA CLUB

Every Tuesday (3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May) - 10.30amSponsored by

Box Office : 01732 450175 Online: www.stagsevenoaks.co.ukTHE STAG COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR PROMOTERS

Sponsored by

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THE ATOMIC BACK TO BASIE ORCHESTRA

DATE TIME TICKETS VENUE BOOKING

Sat 7th May 7.30pm £20, £18 conc. Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by GCR PromotionsDirected by trumpeter Paul Lacey, Back to Basie, Great Britain’s Count Basie Tribute Orchestra, features top London session musicians and jazz soloists all dedicated to playing the music of Count Basie’s second great orchestra of the 1950s and 1960s. ‘Swingin’ The Blues - Count Basie Style’ captures the sound and spirit of Basie’s legendary ‘Swingin’ Machine’ with uncanny accuracy and style.

MENCAP DRAMA CLUB


Wed 4th May 7pm £2 per week Plaza Suite 01732 450175

Our aims are to give adults with learning difficulties a chance to express themselves through the medium of Mime, Music, Dance and Drama.

Every Wednesday from 4th May.

OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB


Thu 5th May 8pm £14 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

With resident host Maff Brown...Over 16’s Some of the best comedy acts in the UK have played at The Stag Theatre: Lee Mack, Stephen Merchant, Andy Parsons, Rufus Hound, Omid Djalili, Russell Howard, Sarah Millican. Voted 4th best comedy venue in the UK (The Guardian)



NINE BELOW ZERO


Sat 7th May 8pm £15 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by Brandywine Music There’s no doubt that Nine Below Zero are one of the great bands to emerge from the late 70’s. They are a remarkable, tight, professional band whose high-energy R&B sound is both distinctive and engaging, physically and emotionally. One of the most popular live bands in the UK, a Nine Below Zero gig is always a real treat.

www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

SPIERS & BODEN


Thu 12th May 8pm £14 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by Brandywine Music Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground. With just a few acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present traditional stories and dance music which have taken them to the main stages of major festivals.


SOUNDWAVES


Fri 13th May 7-10pm £2 or £4 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 on the door

Soundwaves is a monthly night of live music for U18s, showcasing up and coming local talent.

To register for our under 18’s Soundwaves nights which includes updates, offers and info please text “STAG1” to 60777

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FAMOUS CHARACTERS


Sun 15th May 7.30pm £13, £12, £1 U16s Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Presented by Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra The Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra will present a series of musical portraits and a trumpet concerto in their concert entitled ‘Famous Characters’. Opening with Kabalevsky’s Overture Colas Breugnon, James Woods-Davison will then perform Aruntunian’s exciting Trumpet Concerto. George Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess Suite and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade will constitute the second half.

EUGENE ONEGIN


Wed 18th May 7.30pm £22, £19, £12 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Thu 19th May 7.30pm £25, £19, £12

Fri 20th May 7.30pm £25, £19, £12

Sat 21st May 6.30pm £25, £19, £12, conc U16’s £10 & special rates for parties

Presented by Kentish Opera Eugene Onegin is Tchaikovsky’s supreme operatic masterpiece. The opera tells of the passionate romance of the innocent and ardent Tatyana for the charismatic Onegin. This new production is directed by Sally Langford. It is fully staged and sung in English, featuring soloists from leading opera companies, and professional orchestra.

& Kentish Opera Box office 08456 432 987

www.kentishopera.fsnet.co.uk

THE BLUES BAND


Sat 14th May 8pm £20 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by Brandywine Music The individual members of The Blues Band were already held in admiration by generations of rhythm & blues fans when they formed back in 1979. Almost two and a half decades later, here they are, as enthusiastic as ever - Britain’s finest, most skilled practitioners in the art of the blues - The Blues Band.





ROTOSOUND MUSIC STRINGS - AT THE HEART OF ROCK N’ ROLL SINCE 1958

into the musicwww.rotosound.comwww.twitter.com/rotosound_uk

NEIL FISH - GODSIZED

PONTUS NORGREN - HAMMERFALL

GUTHRIE GOVAN

GARETH McGRILLEN - PENDULUM

GLEN KORNER - GODSIZED

SIMON McBRIDE

GAVIN KERRIGAN - GODSIZED

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MAY

DANCE FOR LIFE


Sun 22nd May 2.30pm £8, £6 conc. Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Presented by British Red Cross Make your move and get your ticket today to watch Kent dancers compete in one of the biggest youth dance projects in the UK, helping the British Red Cross raise money for people in crisis.

Support your local dancers as they battle it out for their once in a lifetime chance to perform in the national final at London’s top performance venue the IndigO2, O2 Arena.

DAVID MIGDEN AND THE DIRTY WORDS


Sat 21st May 8pm £10 Plaza Suite 01732 450175

Presented by Blues with Bottle Club This is a blues band with an experimental, rocky edge – performing electric blues, country and rock material. They invite you to a strange, unpredictable world with numbers from their album ‘Secondhand Tattoo’. With David Migden’s baritone and versatile vocals, trumpet and piano, Joe Gibson’s guitar and vocals, Phil Scragg on bass, Graham Mann on keyboards and trombone and James Sedge on drums, this is a blues band not to be missed. www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk

STRICTLY MUSIC HALL


Sat 21st May 2.30pm £12, £10 conc. Stag Theatre 01732 450175

WWOS in association with Kentish Opera The WWOS Strictly Music Hall is a Cavern of Conviviality, an Emporium of Entertainment, in which the company are proud to present, at enormous expense, a comprehensive collection of consummate crime carefully contrived to captivate the connoisseur and confuse the castigator.

& Kentish Opera Box office 08456 432 987

www.kentishopera.fsnet.co.uk



AMY WADGE & PETE RILEY


Thu 26th May 8pm £10 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & Ticketline

Presented by The Flying Burrito Club. Amy Wadge is one of the country’s most successful female singer/songwriters. Her voice is simply amazing with breathtaking range and emotional impact and her songwriting continues to excel. Amy has teamed up on this tour with Pete Riley, a brilliant guitarist and singer who has performed throughout the world.


CARA DILLION


Fri 27th May 8pm £20 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & Ticketline

Presented by Brandywine Music Cara Dillon’s crystalline, angelic voice is an instrument of rare beauty capable of melting the sternest of hearts. She has a rare, extraordinary talent that you only come across a handful of times in your life. She is an emotive and captivating performer at the very top of her field.


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THE JACKIE GENERATION


Tue 28th May 8pm £12, £10 conc. Plaza Suite 01732 450175

“…The ultimate tribute to the sensational 70’s!”

Live in concert, all your favourite 70’s chart hits performed by this amazing 6 piece band who are storming the UK. Featuring ‘dual’ lead singers Janey Bombshell & Karl Jenner.




MAY / JUNE


Every Tuesday (7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June) - 10.30amSponsored by

SOUNDWAVES


Fri 3rd June 7pm-10pm £2 or £4 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 on the door



PETER PAN THE MUSICAL


Mon 30th May 4pm £13, £11 conc. Stag Theatre 01732 450175 £43 Family

Tue 31st May 3pm & 7.30pm

Wed 1st June 3pm & 7.30pm

Peter Pan, like its namesake, is a tale which never ages. Children and adults alike have all fallen under the spell of Neverland, a place where children can fly and exciting, frightening adventures happen every day. The ever-popular characters are still there - Peter Pan, Wendy, the dastardly Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee, the Lost Boys, Nana the pet dog and, of course, that scary crocodile.



Thu 2nd June 8pm £14 Stag Theatre 01732 450175




Sponsored by

CLASSIC FILM CLUB - FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

Starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara. A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite every effort by the principal to catch him out.

Tuesday 7th June - 2.30pm & 7.45pm

SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

DATE TIME TICKETS VENUE

Thu 9th June 10.30am-3pm FREE Plaza Suite

May include original & printed artwork, silver, glass & beaded jewellery, glassware, ceramics, cards & handicrafts. Gifts for all occasions. Call 01732 466595 to book a stand.

Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offer, set menu, voucher or tesco Clubcard token. Offer valid everyday until 31.08.11 excluding Bank Holidays. Photocopies cannot be accepted.

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JUNE

FLYAWAY KATIE - LONGNOSE PUPPETS


Sat 18th June 11am, 1pm £1 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & 3pm

Long Nose Puppets are back by popular demand! Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez.

Katie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall look so colourful – if only Katie could be as bright as them, who knows what might happen? The show is bursting with colour, movement and surprises, with puppets of varying scales acting the story. The show is aimed at 2-7 year olds and will be 30mins plus 15 mins ‘meet the puppets’.


SEVENOAKS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2011 SAT 18TH JUNE TO SUN 3RD JULY

Events at The STAG that feature in Festival 2011 can be identified by the logo shown.

THE YARDBIRDS

By now, everyone knows the Yardbirds legend, if not their music – they were the bridge between the white R ‘n’ B of early 60s London and the pastures of fuzz-toned psychedelia and power-chorded heavy metal of the 70s. Yes, the Yardbirds laid the groundwork for rock guitar as we know it.


Sat 11th June 8pm £19.50 Stag Theatre 01732 450175



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JUNE

WILKO JOHNSON


Sun 19th June 8pm £15 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & Ticketline

Presented by Brandywine Music With his insane and highly entertaining stage performance, the classic, black-garbed guitar gunslinger patrolling the stage with a manic stare has earned a reputation as one of the best live acts you’re likely to encounter. And quite right too. Anyone who sees Wilko is guaranteed to come back for more.



H.M.S PINAFORE


Sun 19th June 7.30pm £12.50, Stag Theatre 01732 450175 £11.50 conc.

Presented by Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society A highly entertaining concert performance of one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operettas with orchestra and full cast of professional soloists. The concert will be conducted with customary flair and vitality by Robyn Sevastos.

THE MANFREDS


Sat 18th June 7.30pm £20 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & Ticketline

Featuring BOTH lead singers from the 1960’s band - Paul Jones and Mike d’Abo, and the full range of their chart-topping hits, including 5-4-3-2-1, Pretty Flamingo and Mighty Quinn as well as loads more foot-tapping, pulse-raising numbers. A lively evening which sold-out last time in Sevenoaks.

www.themanfreds.com




MACBETH


Wed 22nd 8pm £12, Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & Thu 23rd June £10.50 conc.

Presented by Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society From Dream to Nightmare… bold, dark, chilling and edgy, a reduced cast present a stripped-down production of Macbeth which gets to the heart of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic tragic characters. Is he as poweful as he thinks? And who is pulling the strings?

MICHAEL WESTON KING


Fri 24th June 8pm £10 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & Ticketline

Presented by Brandywine Music Michael Weston King is widely acknowledged as one of Britain’s best singer-songwriters, drawing his influences from a wide range of styles, from pop to folk, from country to soul, from gospel to blues, but always with his own stamp on the music. Live, he entertains brilliantly without losing any of the power of his message.


SMARTEST ARTIST QUIZ


Mon 20th June 8pm £5 Plaza Suite Pay on door on the door

Compete for the John Smedley Challenge Trophy Defending its title for the second year, St. Luke’s Church head-to-head with local Arts groups in an evening of quiz fun and (mostly) friendly rivalry to demonstrate their specialist and general knowledge - or lack thereof, tantrums, tiaras, gnashing of teeth, wailing - its all here - but question-master Janet Boswell’s decision is final. [email protected]


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CHANCE TO DANCE 2011 – SUMMER PERFORMANCES


Mon 27th, 7pm £9, £8 conc. Stag Theatre 01732 450175 Tue 28th June & Wed 29th June

Mon 4th & 7pm £9, £8 conc Stag Theatre 01732 450175 Tue 5th July

Chance to Dance has once again invited dancing schools, many of which are in the local area but this year also has been contacted by schools from further afield who would like to be included in our performances on a professional sized stage. Chance to Dance has held performances annually at STAG since 1995, these are non-competitive and show many styles of dance taught in and around Sevenoaks and indeed the wider area. www.chance-to-dance.co.uk


GUYS AND DOLLS


Wed 22nd June 7.30pm £12 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Thu 23rd June 7.30pm £15, £50 Family 4 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Fri 24th June 7.30pm £15, £50 Family 4 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Sat 25th June 2.30pm £12 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 7.30pm £15, £50 Family 4

Presented by Sevenoaks Entertainers Building on recent panto success, Sevenoaks Entertainers present this award-winning musical. Set in Times Square, Broadway, Guys & Dolls is a comic morality tale set to a hot jazz score, a love-story filled with memorable songs punctuated by razor-sharp dialogue featuring an improbable mixture of Miss Sarah Brown, a Salvation Army girl, and Nathan Detroit, the operator of a floating crap game. Unforgettable numbers: Luck Be A Lady, If I Were A Bell, A Bushel And A Peck and Sit Down You’re Rockin The Boat.



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JUNE / JULY

THE DEMON BARBER ROADSHOW (JOHN SMEDLEY FOLK MEMORIAL CONCERT)


Fri 1st July 8pm £16 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by Brandywine Music Contemporary folk at its best, The Demon Barber Roadshow provide a song and dance spectacular that is, breathtaking, diverse, deeply rooted in the tradition, totally contemporary, perpetually forward-moving and unique! The Demon Barber Roadshow is significant, important, innovative, influential, but most of all is utterly, utterly entertaining.


AYNSLEY LISTER


Thu 30th June 8pm £12 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by Brandywine Music Aynsley is one of very few artists playing blues infused rock with a modern edge - tangible, heartfelt, soul searching and full of fine songwriting; played with passion and vitality. His hard hitting rhythms and guitar work are reminiscent of a young Clapton. He’s here playing a rare solo performance.



THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND


Thu 30th June 7.30pm £20 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & Ticketline

A jazz world legend since the early 1950s playing the best in trad jazz, swing, blues and big band sounds. You can count on an exciting evening with eleven musicians who will put in ‘full swing’ every jazz fan as well as those who are just about to become one.

www.chrisbarber.net




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SOUNDWAVES


Fri 1st July 7pm-10pm £2 or £4 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 on the door


To register for our under 18’s nights which includes updates, offers and info please text “STAG1” to 60777

RUSSELL KANE LIVE!


Sat 2nd July 8pm £16 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & Ticketline

Winner of the 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to see 2010’s winner of the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award and co host of ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! A new YouTube sensation with his Beyoncé Knowles’ ‘Crazy in Love’ routine for Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, Russell will be performing a preview of his much anticipated, brand new show.

A seriously good comedian, The Times

DANNY SCHMIDT


Sat 2nd July 8pm £12 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by The Flying Burrito Club. Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero to being widely recognized as an artist of generational significance. With lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, and Dave Carter, Danny is considered a pre-eminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane.



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LOUISE JAMESON DOUBLE BILL - SHAKESPEARE’S MISTRESS / PULLING FACES


Sun 3rd July 5pm £15, £12 Plaza Suite 01732 450175

Louise left RADA in 1971 with the Shakespeare Memorial Prize and has had a love affair with the Bard ever since. Shakespeare’s Mistress is her Desert Island Disc choice from the canon which she will share with you alongside her very personal memories of the last 40 years. From Shakespeare to Soap, from The National to Stand up. A life in performance. In PULLING FACES Louise plays 12 different characters in the course of one hour, as she guides you through a week in the life of presenter Joanne, doing battle with her nipped and tucked nemesis, the evil agent, and her anti-surgery daughter Rachel. An evening of guilty pleasure.

www.tlcproductions.co.uk www.louisejameson.com


CLASSIC FILM CLUB - EASY RIDER

Every Tuesday (5, 12, 19 & 26 July) - 10.30am

Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Luana Anders. Wyatt and Billy are two motorcycle riders (bikers) on their way to Mardis Gras, and encounter hitchhikers, a drunken lawyer, a jail cell, a whorehouse and the death of a friend.

Tuesday 5 July - 2.30pm & 7.45pm

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Thu 7th July 8pm £14 Stag Theatre 01732 450175


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JULY / AUGUST

ONCE UPON A TIME


15th, 16th & 17th July 1.30pm & £12.50 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 6.30pm £7.50 U 12’s

Once upon a time in, a land far away, two young children lived within a circus where they felt they never truly belonged. Follow them on their journey as they search to find truth and happiness, and see the places they discover, and people they meet along the way.

A CLASSIC ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA


Fri 22nd July 7.30pm £12. Stag Theatre 01732 450175 & TicketLine

Presented by Brandywine Music Featuring Stray, one of Britain’s most enduring guitar-led rock bands, still going strong after all these years, plus recently re-formed 70’s cult rockers, Leafhound, the Growers of Mushrooms, and brilliant upcoming young rock band Black Water. A terrific headbanging, foot stomping evening of Classic Rock sounds. www.brandywinemusic.co.uk

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

Presented by Brandywine Music Blue Mountains-based Spooky Men’s Chorale are a fearsome bunch of larrikins with a full range of body and facial hair configurations and the sometimes accidental ability to make audiences both laugh and cry at the hopeless beauty and hapless stupidity of their vocal machinations... A treat not to be missed. www.brandywinemusic.co.uk


27th July 8pm £17.50 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

THE RHYTHM OF LIFE


Sun 10th July 6.30pm £11, £9 conc. Stag Theatre 01732 450175 £35 Family

Bullfrog Productions celebrate the second year of their Sevenoaks Youth Group with a mix of magical musical theatre moments, hip hop, tap and contemporary classics. Students from 4 to 20 years combine their talents in dance, drama and singing in a stunning show to be enjoyed by all.




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THE TOY HEARTS

Presented by The Flying Burrito Club One of the UK’s hottest acoustic acts right now, Toy Heart’s music neatly places them at the forefront of the resurgence of interest in folk and Americana music. The band draws upon the genres of Bluegrass, Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz for inspiration but they have developed a unique sound that leaves their audiences breathless and ready for more!


28th July 8pm £10 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

CLASSIC FILM CLUB - BLACK BEAUTY (1994 VERSION)

A touching and captivating tale about a beautiful black stallion. Stars Sean Bean.

Tuesday 2 August - 2.30pm & 7.45pm

SOUNDWAVES


Fri 5th August 7pm-10pm £2 or £4 Plaza Suite 01732 450175 on the door





Thu 4th August 8pm £14 Stag Theatre 01732 450175


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SUMMER WORKSHOP – 2 WEEKS OF THE SUMMER YOU’LL NEVER FORGET! 1ST - 13TH AUGUST.


Fri 12th August 7.30pm £12, £10 & £39 Stag Theatre 01732 450175

Sat 13th August 2.30 & £12, £10 & £39 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 7.30pm

Presented by Bullfrog Productions After the enormous success of 2010’s summer workshop production of ‘Fame’, Bullfrog returns in August for not one but two workshops! For the older students (suggested age 12 years and upwards), ‘West Side Story’, 1st to 13th August. For the younger students (suggested age 5 years and upwards),‘Disney’s Aladdin’ 1st to 6th August. Dance, Drama, Singing and fantastic fun ending in performances in the Theatre.

This year’s choice of shows are guaranteed to be an experience not to be missed! (see full page advert) For an Application form call 01342 322411 or visit our website www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

ALADDIN (WORKSHOP 1-6TH AUGUST)


Sat 6th August 2.30 & 7pm £12, con £10 Stag Theatre 01732 450175 Family £39

All of your favourite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including A Whole New World and Friend Like Me will certainly make this musical a favourite for many years to come!

WEST SIDE STORY (WORKSHOP 1-13TH AUGUST)

The World’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments.

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City. Two young idealistic lovers are caught between warring street gangs, the ‘American’ Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Songs such as Tonight, Somewhere, I Feel Pretty will delight audiences of all ages.


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USEFUL INFORMATIONCINEMA

There are two cinema screens at The Stag Community Arts Centre (one is in 3D) showing a choice of latest release films each day, suitable for different age groups. As this listing changes every week please see our website www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk and local press for what’s on. You can also sign up to receive the listing by email each week. Tickets £7.50 adults; £6 concessions; £18.50 family ticket (1 adult with 3 children or 2 adults with 2 children). 3D tickets: £8.50, £7 & £22.50. Tickets may be purchased over the telephone. Wheelchair access. Box Office: 01732 450175.

FRIENDS OF STAG

Many people are showing their support for The Stag by becoming members of the Friends organisation. Why not add your name to our list? We operate independently of The Stag to raise funds for additional equipment and to encourage attendance and interest. In return for a modest subscription, you can gain the benefits of ticket concessions, advance publicity and much more. Enjoy the varied fundraising and social events arranged by our Committee. Application Forms are available at The Stag, or contact [email protected] for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Many of us are passionate about The Stag Community Arts Centre and understand how important it is for us all to contribute to its survival and success. Why not join our volunteer group to help out in any way you can and enjoy watching shows, films or just socializing with the other volunteers as you support The Stag. If you can spare a few hours a week we would like to hear from you. Please telephone one of our volunteers co-ordinators on Tel: 01732 466594 or email [email protected]

BOOKING

Mastercard, Visa, Delta, Maestro, Solo, Electron (in person only) with a 50p charge per transaction. Tickets will only be released to the card holder on production of the card. Online booking will be available soon. Cheques are payable to The Stag Community Arts Centre. Please print your name, address and which show you are attending on the reverse. We sell vouchers for our own cinema and theatre. Please ask at The Stag Box Office.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged after purchase, except where an event is cancelled.The Management reserves the right to: • Refuse admission of the ticket holder to the premises. • Recall any tickets that have been sold on to a third party. • Refuse use on the premises of any form of audio or visual recording equipment. • Request the ticket holder to leave the premises and to take appropriate measures to enforce such a request. • Delay entry of latecomers until a suitable break in the performance/ event. • Make any change whatsoever in the performance/event owing to any unforeseen or unavoidable cause. • Cancel or abandon the performance/event for reasons beyond its control without notice and without liability to pay any person compensation or damage whatsoever.

DISCOUNTS

Some shows offer discounts to children under 16, senior citizens over 60, students over 16 and in full-time education and the unemployed. ID will be required at the time of purchase; only one discount may be claimed per ticket and tickets already purchased will not qualify for these discounts.



There may be special rates available for groups Please enquire at the time of booking as discounts cannot be allowed after the tickets are purchased. The Stag Community Arts Centre reserves the right to introduce special offers and discounts without notice. Tickets already purchased will not qualify for these offers. Call the Box Office for more information Tel: 01732 450175.

EQUAL ACCESS

The premises has the following facilities: Level access for two wheelchairs in cinema screen 1 & 2 from the foyer. Access for two wheelchairs by lift to the theatre auditorium. Necessary companions will be admitted free with a CEA card. There is a lift linking the foyer, bar and auditorium. Booster seats for children are available in the cinema.

GETTING HERE

The Stag is a fifteen minute walk from Sevenoaks railway station. For more information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950. Sevenoaks is served by a number of bus operators. For details call Traveline on 0871 2002233. There is a large car park to the rear of the building.

CATERING AND BAR

There is a bar on the first floor which is open in the evening for theatre shows only. Drinks can be pre-ordered for the interval. During the day, light refreshments are provided by The Lodge Cafe which also caters for children’s parties. Open Mon – Sat from 10am till 5pm.

OTHER INFORMATION

Babes in arms will be admitted free of charge to family shows if seated on carer’s lap. They will be asked to leave if there is any disturbance to other customers. Latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of the Manager. The use of cameras and video or sound recording equipment is forbidden. Whilst

every effort is made to ensure these details are correct, this programme may be subject to change.

HIRE OF FACILITIES

These facilities are available for hire. Please see the charges and booking conditions on our website www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk. We cannot accept responsibility for the quality, content or pricing of events where the facilities have been hired.

STAG ART GALLERY WALL

The Stag, as its name suggests, is a Community Arts Centre and welcomes all genres of art and works within an equal opportunity remit. The Stag Art Gallery Wall on the first floor is available to visiting artists to display framed work. The area is 6m x 2.2m and each artist can exhibit for a period of three weeks. Further information is available on our website www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

THE SEVENOAKS VISUAL ARTS FORUM

SVAF is an artist-led initiative with 50+ members. It exists to serve the artists and makers who have a connection with the Sevenoaks area, but you are also welcome if there is no Forum in your area. It offers artists an opportunity to talk about their work, support each other, discuss, network and make new friends. Most meetings feature a speaker or a presentation of work. Coming to a meeting doesn’t mean that an artist has to discuss their work as SVAF do understand that some artists prefer just to listen. SVAF extends a warm welcome to artists at all stages of their career including art students. Annual membership is currently £12. This takes place in The Stag Bar Room from 7pm to 9pm on the first Tuesday every month Contact [email protected] for information




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VOLUNTEERINGTO KEEP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND CINEMA IN THE HEART OF SEVENOAKS

Whilst the Stag Community Arts Centre would welcome any donations in any form from pennies to large amounts we would like to remind our donors of tax effective methods of giving which may be of benefit to them.

Your donation will continue to assist with the long term sustainability of the venue, providing funds for required maintenance and improvements for performers and customers.

The Stag Community Arts Centre Charity (Number 1137420) welcomes Tax Effective Giving via the four following options:

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For further information please email: Linda Larter, Chief Executive [email protected]

THE VOLUNTEER ROLEThe Stag Community Arts Centre cannot survive without the generous help from volunteers. Once registered volunteers work as little or often as it suits them. Some choose a regular weekly event, others pick and choose from a variety of different activities and some prefer to work behind the scenes helping with administration and maintenance. Volunteers need to be over 16.

HOW DO I BEGIN?We will be holding monthly events where you can come along for an informal chat and meet our Volunteer Coordinators or email [email protected]

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?• You may be new to the area? Volunteering at The Stag is a great way to meet new people.

• Suddenly have more time on your hands as your children start leading a more independent life? Volunteering at The Stag keeps you involved in the heart of Sevenoaks.

• In between jobs or on a Gap year? Volunteering keeps you busy and is valuable experience on your CV.

• Reaching retirement but not ready to stop yet? Wind down at your own speed by using your work life skills in a new way.

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The Stag What's On - Issue 7