Any Questions? Come to the Ace in Nelson!

Friday 19^th August

Radio 4’s Any Questions?

BBC Radio 4’s iconic Any Questions? Panel programme is coming to The ACE Centre. Jonathan Dimbleby will chair the celebrity panel as its members respond to questions from the audience.  

All tickets have now been allocated. 

To check on returns please contact the Box Office on 01282 661080.

Monday 29^th August

Cinema Paradiso:   THE GRADUATE   (15) 

The Graduate is truly a landmark film. Shy Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) returns home from college with an uncertain future. Then the wife of his father's business partner, the sexy Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), seduces him, and the affair only deepens his confusion. That is, until he meets the girl of his dreams.  But there's one problem: she is Mrs. Robinson's daughter.

Running Time: 102  mins.

Screening at 2pm

Tickets:   £7 including a full Cream Tea served in the interval in The Courtyard Bistro

Or £5 for film only

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR A VERY SPECIAL CHARITY EVENT …

Friday 16^th & Saturday 17^th September  

Colne Dramatic Society (and Friends) present

Love Letters by A R Gurney

Love Letters is an American play which centres on Melissa and Andrew whose friendship spans nearly 50 years.  The play traces that friendship from childhood through wild teenage years, adulthood, and up to maturity via the notes, letters and cards which they send to each other during that time.  Through them they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – all the events that have occurred and all the news that has passed between them throughout their separated lives.

For this special charity production, directed by Beverly McKiernan, actors from four of the region’s best drama societies have been invited to take part – and so, on Friday 16th, Angela Boult from Pendle Hippodrome will be joined on stage by The Garrick’s Alan Hargreaves; while on Saturday 17th, CDS’s very own Marilyn Crowther will share the stage with Peter Allen from Pendle Borderline.

All profits will be presented to the local branch of Cancer Research and the performances will be dedicated to the memory of the many local performers who have lost their battle with Cancer.  There will also be a raffle, tombola – and hopefully even a few charity stalls on the night, all in support of this very worthy cause.

Bookings:

Tickets for the event are now on sale and cost only £7.00 each (£6.50 concessions).  They can be purchased from the ACE Centre Box Office (cash sales only) or by cheque (made payable to Colne Dramatic Society) which should be forwarded – with SAE - to CDS at 102 Knotts Lane, Colne BB8 8AE. 

For further details please contact Beverly on 01282 661080 (office hours) or 07974 010504 (evenings) – but be sure to book soon as demand is expected to be high on this one off event!

Commencing 7.30pm

Tickets £7.00  (£6.50 concessions)

From All of Us at The ACE

Nelson’s best kept secret…

www.acecentre.co.uk

01282 661080

 

Broken Underground at Carpe Diem presents.........

As part of the Leeds Festival Fringe, James Reains, promotor for Broken Underground, took over the Carpe Diem and introduced us to 3 bands.

                                        
First on stage were Guilt Charm, an exiting young band who rocked the place with  energetic and lively music. They consist of drummer Ricky, lead guitar and vocals Thomas, on bass Bret. These young men have only been together for 6 months. Ricky and Thomas are from Leeds and Bret "the icing on the cake" from Newcastle.

Next were Sharp Darts, another tallented group from Leeds who also had the Carpe Diem enthralled with their style of music.
Headling and playing us out were Rider. These are a popular Leeds based band who crash out an eclectic mix of punk/rock and indi music. Yet another good night at the Carpe Diem on Great George Street. If this is just the warm-up to the Leeds Fringe Festival then bring on the real thing!!
Denis and Jason
Yorkshire Gig Guide

Burton Agnes Jazz&Blues Festival 2011- Den's Blog

Set in the magnificent grounds of Burton Agnes the most relaxing and accessible Blues Jazz Festival.
Friday
Arrived on site, must be getting used to this camping malarkey. Tent up and kettle on in no time flat. All the while the sounds of Zoe Gilby floated across the camp site enhancing  our anticipation of a great weekend of jazz and blues. 
 
Andrew and Eve arrived and pitched (getting to know the lingo as well) their tent. All four of us then went onto the magnificent lawns of Burton Agnes Hall in time to catch Zoe Gilby. 

Next on the main stage  "Seven Pieces of Silver". Whilst they were setting up Andrew and I caught up with Zoe and had a charming chat with this accomplished artist. She informed us that she would be appearing at the Marsden Jazz Festival in the Riverhead Brewery Tap on 8th October 2011 at 2pm. 
Do go and see her and hubby Andy - you will experience a treat of lovely music.
Alison and Eve had settled on the lawn listening to Seven Pieces of Silver when both of us joined them and where enthralled by an hour and a half of swing and modern jazz led by Alan Barnes who has played with a very diverse range of bands and singers. These include Van Morrison, Claire Teal, Brian Ferry and Selina Jones. He also holds the BBC Jazz Instrumentalist of the year award.

We all attended the Late Night Session hosted by the Beverley Arts Trust, a most popular event introduced last year. This is held in the beer tent run by the Wold Top Brewery. Up first was John Cox who started us off with his funky jazz merged with a Latin flavour. 

Following him was Mean Eyed Cats (Bob and Rosie) playing country music that had the audience clapping and foot-tapping along to the rhythms. There was then a short break before the Alligators took their place on stage. From the very first drum intro we knew that an awesome set of rhythm and blues was to take place. Whoops of delight, cheering and energetic dancing soon filled the grounds as the Alligators played song after song. The audience demanded, and got, more. Sadly it had to end. 

A weary Yorkshire Gig Guide crew then retired for a late supper before crawling into our respective tents reflecting on a superb evenings entertainment and caught some well earned zzzzzzzs.
Saturday
Awoke to a grey and overcast morning. Looking like rain so over breakfast a decision made to go into Bridlington and purchase 2 umbrellas (large ones) - not that easy I assure you, therefore Andrew and Eve were left to cover the events whilst we were on our quest. 

We managed to be back in time to see Matt Smith and Carlos Olmos, a brilliant duo on guitars bringing a fine jazz sound of soul and funk. Meanwhile Andrew and Eve had been into the magnificent Great Hall listening to Ed Bell -classically trained tenor,  pop singer and writer. 

On the bill at that time were also Skintight International - more about these acts later. The main stage then hosted the Nicola Farnon Quartet just as the Heavens opened!                                                                                                                                                       Up went a vast assortment of umbrellas - ours included. Nicola sang and played double bass and gave her all. Despite the rain no-one moved during this most impressive performance. Alison and I asked if Nicola would be available for a short interview. Being agreeable, as soon as her fans had had time for a chat Nicola then gave Yorkshire Gig Guide a lovely interview.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Joel Purnell Quartet was our next entertainment. A collected mix of highly experienced jazz players influenced by American jazz, hugely popular with the knowledgeable audience.  

As usual there were performances also continuing in the Great Hall - Ben Beatie and the Jazz Essentials and then Jess Gardam (Beverley Folk Festival presentation)

Back on the main stage The Jacqui Dankworth Quintet gave a stunning performance of songs from the album she produced with her late father in the months before he died last year. The quality of this session reflected her pedigree in the jazz world. 

Ollie Brown (of Driffield) then played out the main stage for the day. A young man with a huge amount of talent, who's performance had the crowd up on their feet dancing, swaying, arms waving and would not let him off the stage until he had given 3 encores. 

Already exhausted we headed for the late night tent. Holly Taymar set us off with her chatty and amusing tales between her songs. Farino appeared next and their flamenco was fast paced and truly absorbing. They were truly surprised at their reception and the call for "more" at the end of their performance. 

Before we had time to catch our collective breaths blues rock band'This Way Up' were on stage and ready to rock the night out - culminating in more frenetic dancing and cheering. This completed another superb day. I for one was grateful to see the tent and my little camp bed.

Sunday
A more relaxed start this morning. Broke camp (told you- got the lingo) after breakfast. Made our leisurely way to the grounds. The Rob Law Trio played the first set on the main stage, giving a relaxing mixture of soul and Latin jazz which had the audience absorbed. Rob Law Trio plays regularly at Hull's Pave Bar on a Tuesday night.

The Great Hall had Ed Bell, Skintight International and Ben Beattie and the Jazz Essentials again then Edwina Hayes gave her usual accomplished performance which held the audience throughout. 

Beverley Folk Festival presented Jess Lawson to finish off the events in the Hall.

Claire Martin came onto the main stage giving a super performance which held the audience in a magical world of jazz singing. As if this was not enough, we were then treated to Saffron's Sound Safari, a truly talented artist with powerful vocals that resounded around Burton Agnes, attested to by the amount of cheering and clapping by the people present.

Octopus were the penultimate act of this festival. A big band combo who played many favourites including sounds made famous by Duke Ellington and Count Basie. A chance meeting at the Wigan Jazz International Festival between Keith Parker and Alan Jones led to this bands creation.

All too soon we came to the finale of this year's festival. Playing it out was our host, Simon Cunliff-Lister on sax and Saffron Byass, vocals backed by the Rob Law Trio. An excellent job well done. 

I must not forget to mention the sterling work done by the many volunteers, sound and lighting crew and the many artists who make this a very special event. Congratulations all on a superb festival.

So we bid farewell for another year leaving with fond memories yet again. Andrew and Eve last seen talking with Tony from the Alligators with his wife Elaine as Alison and I and the ........ tent slipped quietly into the night and headed for home.
Denis, Alison, Andrew and Eve
Yorkshire Gig Guide
All interviews and film will be posted shortly

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Hull Truck Theatre 19th July- 20th August 2011. Review

Hull Truck Theatre thrilled to the very human and funny Jim Cartwright play 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice', deftly directed by Hannah Chissick to delight Tuesdays audience and promises to be another Hull Truck Hit.

Helen Sheals as  Marie Hoff, powerful personality oozes with sluttishness overpowering  dominating and silencing her shy timid daughter 'little voice' played by Lauren Hood. Lauren exiles her self in her room absorbed by her music and records, and sings gloriously to her self- that is until her voice is heard.

Enter her Mum's man Ray Say played drunkenly lecherous and swaggeringly opportunistic by Neil McCaul to complicate Lauren's life and Billy the young telecommunication engineer played by Philip Hill-Pearson, earnest and honest, smitten on sight by 'Little Voice' and inspired to action. Mum's best friend and confidante Sadie played  open  honest and very funny by Lisa Riley supports mum through her drunken traumas with hilarious effect and Jack Chissick sparkles as the Ritz owner and compeer who is unwittingly drawn into the plot.

Lighting by Douglas Kuhrt along with set design by Susannah Henry of lounge and bedroom and Ritz Stage worked seamlessly together and added to the story. 

Lauren Hood sang beautifully and the music was glorious.The audience sat absorbed and involved laughing and cheering as this brash, gritty, funny story unfolded with a warm touching human truth, that left me feeling good and satisfied. Not a play to miss!!.

Andrew Sugden
YorkshireGigGuide

Hull Truck Theatre
Box Office
Tel: 01482 323638
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Hull Truck Theatre

29 Jul 2011 - 20 Aug 2011 @ 7.45pm, Matinees Weds & Sats @ 2pm, Talkback 18 Aug

Frolicking Fridays in Nelson...

Friday 5^th August

First Friday Frolics

We are pleased to present....

DAVE WOLFE, After 30 years as a Corporate Comedian and with two Royal Variety Shows, Punchlines, Live at Her Majesty's, That's Life and Comic Relief under his belt, Dave is bringing his experience to the newer comedy circuit.

"Dave Wolfe is a master of mischief. He holds the mirror of mirth before us and shows us our own absurdities. But twinklingly. For he is a benign force for laughter. And these are all too rare". The Daily Mail

KAREN BAYLEY,  Already a rising star on TV and radio, she has appeared on The Last Word, Take The Mic, Sex on the Job, The Fred Macauley Show and a regular on Radio 5 Live .

“Bayley's material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn't have much trouble getting audiences laughing." Chortle UK

ROB RILEY, one of the best comperes on the circuit. A committed vegetarian, firearms enthusiast, Buddhist and ex-convict, a natural comedian. "Rob Riley produced a  completely sound set with perfect  timing “ City Life

HELEN KEELER, Since deciding to leave her previous career as a  lady of negotiable virtue, Helen has certainly done some serious business in the world of laughter. “A certain poise on stage - enough to make her memorable”. --- Steve Bennet Chortle

Doors 7.30pm    Starts  8.15pm

Tickets: £7.00 advance;  £8.00 on the door

Saturday 6^th August

Family Friendly Film Club: Music and Music Making

Join us at the ACE Centre Nelson, for a music making themed programme of films and shorts in the cinema as part of the fun-filled Family Friendly Film Club Weekender taking place across the North West. There will also be a monster treasure hunt so keep your eyes open!

Love singing?  Then join us in The ACE's professional recording studio, Studio 11 for your chance to record a song to a backing track.  Sessions will be held throughout the day and will cost just £5 for one take of one song and your chance to take it home on CD.  Book early to avoid disappointment!

Commences with a screening at 11am

Film Free

Recording only £5 incl. 1 CD

Saturday 6^th August

Pocket Money Cinema:    Tangled  (PG)

The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time - and who she really is.

Running time:  96 mins

Screening at 2pm

Tickets: £2 adults, £2 children.

Monday 15^th August

Monday Matinee:    Stagecoach  (U)

Regarded by many as the best Western ever made, Stagecoach shot John Wayne to stardom and elevated the prestige of a genre that had hitherto been considered a B-movie province.  A group of people travelling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process.

Running Time: 92 mins

Screening at 2pm

Tickets: £4.

From All of Us at The ACE

Nelson’s best kept secret…

www.acecentre.co.uk

01282 661080

Raisetheroof Festival 2011

RAISETHEROOF 2011
- The Twisted Ballroom -
FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER, LEEDS WEST INDIAN CENTRE, 9PM – 5AM.
Earlybird tickets £12 +bf Jul 1st-Aug 1st. £15+bf tickets available after at Jumbo Records (0113 245 5570) and Crash Records (0113 243 6743).
Or buy online: www.crashrecords.co.uk/ www.jumborecords.co.uk.
Tickets are also available on the door at no extra charge. Get down early to avoid being late. Over 18’s only.

9PM- 5AM

LIVE ACTS, compared by the affable MISS FLEUR WINDYBANK and powered by PURPLE PRO’S HEAVYWEIGHT SOUNDSYSTEM:

DUB PISTOLS
Immense 7-piece Dub legends of BBC Radio One Rob Da Bank’s Sunday Best!

UTAH SAINTS
Extended DJ set from the Old School beats and breaks stalwart duo

SLAMBOREE
Interactive Balkan dance music band with LIVE CIRCUS

Dexter Dextrous and the Fingersmiths
Hillbilly-gypsy, brass-backed Madness

Salsa Como Loco
Live 11-piece Latin fusion

The Soul Circle Gang
Live energetic and soulful Funk, Reggae and Afro-beat

SKA, 2-TONE, REGGAE, ROCKSTEADY AND BALKAN MAINROOM MASHUPS BY WOLFIE, FREEAR, DJ MOO AND DISKO PARTIZANI!

Dubstep, Jungle, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Electro, and Breaks DJs in Room 2 hosted by Wombeatz Soundsystem: LA LA and the BOO YA, IMMI, LISA CHADDERTON, LINKZ, RIKINES, LAURA HEMSLEY


INTRODUCING A CURIOUS HOST OF SPANKY NEW AND RETURNING DELIGHTS:

SUREFIRE CIRCUS / ‘THE BAUDELAIRES AND THE BALLROOM BOX’ by FLOORSPACE THEATRE / LUCKY DIP for OXFAM/ BUNTY’S CUPCAKE DEN / VJING BY MIDI / UMBRELLA VISUALS DÉCOR / THE KRAFTY SLUTS / FANCY DRESS COMPETITION / RANDOM RAMBLING CORNER / HANYA’S HEALING AREA / INSTALLATIONS by the MARVELLOUS MAJESTICS/ DON’T PANIC LIVE INTERACTIVE ART.

Early birds catch the IMMERSIVE SLAMBOREE CIRCUS OPENING EXTRAVAGANZA at 9.15pm – prepare to get involved!

DUBIOUS ATTIRE and FANCY DRESS is highly recommended. So dust off your tails for The Twisted Ballroom…

Check www.raisetherooffestival.c​om for more details. Find our fanpage on Facebook, search ‘RAISETHEROOF.’ Find us on Twitter: ‘RTRFestival.’ Fancy getting involved? Email info@raisetherooffestival.​com.

Raisetheroof is an independent and not for profit event. All £££ will be put back in to bringing you an outdoor Raisetheroof in 2013 – watch this space.

FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER, LEEDS WEST INDIAN CENTRE, 9PM – 5AM.
Earlybird tickets £12 +bf Jul 1st-Aug 1st. £15+bf tickets available after at Jumbo Records (0113 245 5570) and Crash Records (0113 243 6743).
Or buy online: www.crashrecords.co.uk/ www.jumborecords.co.uk.
Tickets are also available on the door at no extra charge. Get down early to avoid being late. Over 18’s only.

Carpe Diem Presents Bad Brains Warm-up to the Leeds Fringe

A great night of female artists held at the Carpe Diem Hosted by Bad Brains as a Taster to the Leeds Fringe.
  the audience was Treated to a feast of  Explosive musical talent from a varied array of female musicians.

Opening this evenings event in fine style, Miranda Vs the Crock Who soon had the crowd whooping and cheering their handling of rock rythms. The group consists of Miranda Arieh (singer Song writer, lead guitar), Thom Mcgowan (drummer) and her brother Joe Arieh (guitar). From their performance you would not suspect that this group has only been together for just one year. This is a very busy month for Miranda who will be playing at various venues during the Leeds Fringe then onto the Limetree festival to play at the Acoustic tent.

During band change over the audience were entertained by burlesque performers, Gem de la Creme.

Next to hit the stage were Jesus and his Judgemental Father, an exiting group, consisting of Danny (peter Bikini) singing lead vocals, Liz (soup) playing  drums, Sof  on bass and  Donger on guitar. which was greeted warmley by the entheusiastic crowd who were soon jumping and dancing along to this heavy pulsating rock beat.

Yet another display of burlesque risque entertainment led us nicely into our headline act,

Monica and the Explosion.

Swedish performer, Monica Welander brought her talents to Leeds for the first time, accompanied by Paul Slack (formally of U.K. Subs) This duo have also been together for the past year.They give an extended performance which had the assembled fans of music crying out for more, thus rounding off the evening with cheers and whistles in appreciation of their rousing and electrifying performance.
The evening was admirably compared by Mick Shakhlevich, who made Yorkshire Gig Guide very welcome.

 

Denis, Hannah, Jason, Asia, and Chris - Yorkshire gig guide.