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Artsreach Events
Artsreach is an organisation that brings
professional theatre, music, dance and art to
rural Dorset via the Village Halls. There are
usually four productions a year hosted in
the Village Hall. There is always a
pantomime, music, drama and dance if
possible.
Artsreach events are normally held in Buckland Newton Village Hall. Postcode
DT2 7BZ. The Village Hall is located on the B3143 approximately 150 yards south
(towards Dorchester) of the recreation ground / primary school crossroads, and 200
yards north (towards Pulham and Sturminster Newton) of the Old Chapel Stores.
Sunday 17th March, 7.30 pm, Buckland Newton Village Hall. Artsreach presents
“Alec Dankworth's World Spirit”. Formed out of renowned bass player Alec
Dankworth's love of music from the Iberian Peninsula, World Spirit crosses the Straits of
Gibraltar into Africa and beyond. Alec has joined forces with daughter Emily Dankworth,
leading tenorist Brandon Allen and world percussionist Paul Clarvis to explore melodies
from Africa, South America and other continents from a jazz perspective. With tunes by
Duke Ellington, Bela Flek, Antonio-Carlos Jobim, Abdullah Ibrahim and WC Handy
originating from Ireland, Venezuela, Bulgaria, South Africa, Mali and Brazil, World Spirit
offers an evening of global song and improvisation. Alec is the son and Emily the
granddaughter of Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth. www.alecdankworth.com Please
book early as demand is sure to be high for this Artsreach event! Tickets: £10.00, £7.00
u18s, £28.00 (family of 4, max 2 adults) on door if available, or in advance tel: 01300
345455 (Katharine Hayens) or 01300 345401 (Helen Simpson),
or from The Old Chapel Stores, or book online at: www.artsreach.co.uk
Recent events have been:
Tom Langham's Hot Fingers - The Banned Played On. Hot Fingers and Emily
Campbell present an eclectic mix of tunes from the 1920's - 1940's which were deemed
unsuitable for the public by the various authorities and governments of the time.
Whether the censorship was due to political or social reasons or, just plain bad taste,
Hot Fingers share all the background stories. From Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald, to
Fats Waller and George Formby, all will be played in the inimitable Hot Fingers styles of
hot jazz, low down blues and popular song. Featuring guitar, double bass, sousaphone,
banjo, mandolin, ukulele, clarinet and tuba, combined with the sublime vocals of Emily
Campbell, expect an outstanding evening of entertainment. www.hotfingers.co.uk
Ranjana Ghatak & Band. London based singer Ranjana Ghatak has worked
nationally and internationally as both an artist and composer. Commissioned by the
Commonwealth Games to write a piece for the Big Big Sing Project in Glasgow 2014,
Ranjana also recorded on Gareth Malone’s Christmas album alongside the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra. Singing in Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi and English, Ranjana takes
inspiration from Indian Classical music, mystic poetry and her own writing, performing
new material written by herself and songs composed to mystic poets such as Kabir and
Meera Bai. Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the County’s touring arts charity, and
following the release of her debut album, she shares the stage with Mercury nominated
bass player Liran Donin and in demand guitarist Jack Ross. This trio have spent the last
2 years exploring and performing in several venues including Kew Gardens, the Bath
International Festival, the Barbican foyer and the Wigmore Hall.
Tall Tree Theatre - Lily and the albatross. A tale of wild weather, wild birds and wild
ambition. Combining their unique style of puppetry, live music and storytelling, Lily &
the Albatross is a heartfelt tale about achieving the unachievable and never letting go of
your childhood dreams.
Panta Rei Danseteater – ‘Promise of Departure’. Norwegian dance troupe Panta
Rei, a highly acclaimed company known for the overall immersive feeling of their
productions catching the imagination of audiences worldwide, returned to our village
hall after a gap of several years. Their new show, Promise of Departure, looks at how
vulnerability and strength come to play in the relationships we have, and the struggles
we are forced to overcome. It explores the promise of connection and the departure
from our comfort zone, and challenges the dancers to share personal stories and push
their physicality over and over again. Promise of Departure is a co-production between
Panta Rei Danseteater (Norway) and Teater Innlandet (Norway), a double bill created in
collaboration with British choreographer Rachel Erdos. A fantastic life affirming
performance! www.pantareidanseteater.com/en
“Brave Folk” performed by Farnham Maltings Theatre Co. Around 10 years ago
Farnham Maltings brought us an amazing production called ‘The Polish Play’. Those of
us who were lucky enough to be there will remember a joyful performance on the floor
of the village hall in the middle of the audience with music, drama and lots of humour.
‘Brave Folk’ promised to transport us with an evening of story and song from the lands
of the far, far north. Yorgjin Oxo is a carefree young man who has been taught the
sounds of storms and how to sing into the rain, until one day everything changes as the
familiar disappears. This is a Nordic tale fizzing with humour about love and courage
and knowing when to act.
Snow White: The Return of Little Things
We were delighted to host Angel Heart Theatre and their new children's show at
Piddle Valley First School. There was also a marvellous pre-show puppet making
workshop. Angel Heart have been engaging and enriching hearts of all ages with their
performances since 2007. They celebrate their 10th anniversary by breathing new life
into this timeless fairy tale, with a visually striking Steam Punk style.
Far, far away there lies a curiously mechanical kingdom in which everything ticks but
nothing laughs. It is ruled by The Queen Who Never Smiles and she is determined to
control everyone and everything, even Time itself. Snow White knows what it is like to
live in such an unhappy land, and our tale begins when she must flee for her life to
escape the Queen's terrible jealousy. Seeking refuge in the mysterious Wild Wood,
Snow White discovers she is not the only one who refuses to live in a world without
laughter. Under the trees, little steps are being taken to bring about big changes.
“No Petticoats Here”. Marking the Centenary of the First World War; award winning
singer, songwriter and musician Louise Jordan tells the stories of inspirational women of
the First World War who challenged expectations. From the woman who dressed as a
soldier on the Western Front to the women football players banned by the FA, the
ambulance drivers running the gauntlet of enemy fire in Flanders and the so-called
‘surplus million’ single women; working in a time of conflict, leaving a legacy.
Cornwall’s Near-ta Theatre in “Christmas. Time.”
A fabulously funny festive treat, putting the 'cell' firmly back in to celebration!
Charlie and Toby are feeling low, and why wouldn't they? It's Christmas Day and they
are serving time at Her Majesty's pleasure. But why shouldn't they be having a Merry
Christmas in spite of their incarceration? What's stopping them from creating Christmas
around them? Absolutely nothing! And so they set off on their festival of carols, Claus,
Christ and custody! Join them on a fantastical adventure through Dickens, pantomime,
musical, Christmas dinner and festive films! See as they build a wonderfully Merry
Christmas around them with songs, snowmen and lots of laughs in this truly seasonal
show that puts the 'cell' firmly back in 'celebration'!
Written by Daniel Richards and Ciaran Clarke, and directed by Simon Harvey
(Kneehigh and o-region), Christmas. Time. is a musical comedy for all the family and is
a whole lot of fun, for all 10+ www.neartatheatre.co.uk
Faith i Branko. Serbia's leading Roma violinist Branko Ristic and UK accordionist
Faith Ristic and band performed high-energy original Roma/Jazz influenced music
guaranteeing a sensational, authentic experience of Roma music straight from the
village of Gornja Grabovica. Following a summer of appearances at events including
Camp Bestival, Ealing Jazz and Boomtown, the band arrived in Dorset for their debut
UK rural tour. A joyous, passionate, boisterous, fiery and spirited performance! After the
show, the musicians were also be available to talk about Romani culture and music - a
real insight from this leading group of musicians.
www.faithibranko.com
"Musically a delight" The Guardian
"Moving and virtuosic" BBC Radio 3
Holy Moly & The Crackers. Hailing from North-East England, this nationally
acclaimed seven-piece gypsy folk-rock performed an evening of lively music and tall
tales. Their 2016 festival appearances included Glastonbury, Larmer Tree, Kendal
Calling and Towersey, plus many more. Influenced by an eclectic range of music, Holy
Moly & The Crackers play an exciting and visceral blend of rock, pop, folk, blues,
balkan, klezmer, ska and reggae. In the perfect collision of rowdy tunes, pumping
danceability and compelling storytelling, this wrangling folk group present a medley of
original songs and old time drinking tunes, both hilarious and thrilling, and sure to
entertain! “The musicians are stylistically dazzling…” Bright Young Folk.
“The Odyssey”. From the makers of ‘Great Expectations’ and ‘Dracula’ comes a tale
more exciting than excitement itself: The ODYSSEY. The journey of all journeys. To
Hell. And back again. Gods, Monsters, Sirens, Derring-Dos and Derring-Donts! A love
story that lasts decades. It’s Greek stuff… with all the boring bits removed! "Cyclops!
A hulk of flesh, Ship tall. Arms reaching to his knees. Mouth - a gaping universe. And
in the middle of his foolish forehead One Single Eye Mwah-ha-ha. . ." If ever a show
was designed for small venues, this is it; a compact piece of theatre magic. David
Mynne's skill with just a few simple props, a rubber face and clear and concise
storytelling will fill you with drama and delight! A host of exciting (and daft) characters -
including a one-eyed. Cyclops, a six-headed monster and the terrifying Sea God
Poseidon - will conjure up a mighty storm and keep you on the edge of your seat.
John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe. Legendary guitarist John Etheridge has had
substantial relationships during his 45 year career with some of the most famous names
of 20th century music including Stephane Grappelli, Nigel Kennedy, John Williams,
Yehudi Menuhin and Soft Machine. He joins forces with sensational new vocal star
Vimala Rowe, who has been gaining plaudits wherever she goes. She featured recently
in Paco Pena’s Flamencura at Sadlers Wells: an indication of the breadth of her talent.
Together John and Vimala weave a magical spell, effortlessly travelling musically from
India to Africa, Middle East and the USA. With several solos from John, this is an
unique pairing that satisfies on so many levels.
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