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Welcome to our first what’s on guide of 2020! Here is a taster of what’s happening locally. From tribute bands, beautiful gardens to visit, shows for the children, there is something to keep everyone entertained during the winter months... Corinium Museum Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX 01285 655611 www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk Thursday 16 January, 7.15pm Royal Opera House Live Ballet - Sleeping Beauty The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. This ballet is sure to cast its spell over anyone who sees it. Wednesday 29 January, 7.45pm Royal Opera House Live - La Bohème Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music for Act II’s evocation of Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter and a poignant final scene over which the composer himself wept. Richard Jones’s production perfectly captures La Bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy. Saturday 1 February - Monday 30 March Stone Age People Trail Younger children are invited to find the little people from the Stone Age hidden around the museum and older children who find them will answer questions relating to the prehistoric past. Once complete, children claim their prize at the end. Cotswold Playhouse Parliament Street, Stroud GL5 1LW 01453 488040 www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk Thursday 16 January - Saturday 25 January Babes in The Wood Babes in The Wood is a traditional pantomime favourite amongst audiences young and old alike. With plenty of twists and turns and lots of fun and laughter along the way this Pantomime story is guaranteed to put a smile on your face .. Oh yes it is! 16 -18 & 23-25 January 7.30pm and matinees 18, 19, & 25, 2.30pm Babes in The Wood Babes in The Wood is a traditional pantomime favourite amongst audiences young and old alike. 4 | www.northcotswoldslifestyle.co.uk With plenty of twists and turns and lots of fun and laughter along the way our Pantomime story is guaranteed to put a smile on your face .. Oh yes it is! Saturday 1 February Choice Grenfell Choice Grenfell is a wonderful tribute featuring some of the best of Joyce’s hilarious songs and monologues from Stately as a Galleon and School Nativity Play to A Terrible Worrier and First Flight. Joyce is our guide for a delightful delve into some of her most endearing characters, ably accompanied by her trusted pianist William Blezard. Thursday 6 February Savage A thief. A good thief, but stealing from the wrong people. Trapped in a swanky office guarded by hired muscle with no way out, Apollo is given a proposition that will set her and her sister free from their office block prison. If Apollo does what they say, will they truly be set free? Or is this just the beginning? Everyman Theatre Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ 01242 572573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk Thursday 16 January, 7.30pm Thank You For The Music This international smash-hit tribute show brings all of ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all-star cast that’ll have you thanking ABBA for the music again and again! Friday 17 January, 7.30pm Gladys Knight - Midnight Train to Georgia Capturing the essence of the Multi award winning Ms Gladys Knight, Hayley Ria Christian portrays her, capturing the true magic that Gladys Knight provides on stage. This production is definitely not a tribute but a faithful portrayal and pays homage to the Empress of Soul..the one and only Ms Gladys Knight. Mon 27 January - Saturday 1 February Six The Musical Think you know the rhyme, think again. From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. It’s time they told their story. Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE! Thursday 13 - Saturday 22 February Shirley Valentine Claire Sweeney plays the title role of Shirley who’s feeling stagnant and stuck in a rut in her empty nest, preparing egg and chips for her emotionally distant husband. When the opportunity arises to leave Merseyside behind for a holiday in Greece, Shirley leaves a note and heads for the sun where she starts to see the world and herself very differently. Sunday 16 and Sunday 23 February, 11am & 2pm Tweedy Presents - The Missing Company Of Sherlock Holmes Tweedy is putting on a large scale theatre production of Sherlock Holmes. He’s built the set, got the props and booked The Everyman Theatre for the show. There is only one problem - Tweedy has lost all the actors! Sunday 23 February, 8pm Ardal O’Hanlon - The Showing Off Must Go On Where Ardal comes from there is nothing worse than showing off. Yet he is a professional ‘show-off.’ Why does he do it? Monday 24 - Saturday 29 February Ten Times Table Robert Daws leads a star cast in the classic Ayckbourn comedy. In the long-since “grand” ballroom of the local Swan Hotel, a most miscellaneous assemblage gather to conduct the business of the Pendon Folk Festival, led by excitable chairman Ray. Unfortunately for Ray, his calamitous committee quickly divides, as his wife Helen has a bone to pick. continued
11359 - GWR.Banbury.Living.Jan.Feb.19_Layout 1 03/12/2018 16:00 Page 1 SHERBORNE CINEMA The Sherborne Cinema is Gloucester’s friendly traditional cinema for quality evening films and family films every weekend and holiday. Highlights include: Frozen 2 SUPER VALUE! TICKETS JUST £4 to £6 EVERYDAY GWR will re-open in March for the 2020 season. See www.gwsr.com for details, prices and bookings. Travel from Broadway, Toddington, Winchcombe or Cheltenham Race Course stations on our award-winning heritage railway 28 mile round trip through glorious Cotswold scenery Tea room, shop, heritage trail and small museum at Toddington; café, shop, discovery coach and picnic area at Winchcombe It’s a Great Family Day Out! Buffets on most trains Famous 15 arch viaduct at Stanway 693 yard Greet tunnel - second longest on a preserved railway Heritage steam engines, classic diesel locomotives and vintage railcars Ample free car parking at Toddington and Cheltenham Race Course stations Only 15 minutes drive from M5 junction 9 Midway The Good Liar Jumanji: The Next Level Full details at www.sherbornecinema.co.uk or phone 01452 520560 Cotswolds Hideaways have an extensive portfolio of truly delightful properties spread across the enchanting Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, each carefully chosen for its character and stunning location. Visit cotswoldshideaways.co.uk or call 01451 888 040 Thinking of letting your holiday home? We are always looking to expand our portfolio, so why not give us a call? cotsw lds www.northcotswoldslifestyle.co.uk | 5
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