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At a glance…At The Haymarket

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There is something for everyone at The Anvil including majorartists Elvis Costello, Jools Holland, Kerry Ellis and Brian May,Hollywood royalty Joan Collins, the internationally acclaimedShaolin Warriors, Strictly Come Dancing stars Pasha Kovalev andKatya Virshilas and hilarious comics Jack Dee and Sean Lock.

The Haymarket programme is packed with entertainmentincluding children’s favourite Spot the Dog, a modern adaptionof Charles Dickens’ Curiosity Shop, hilarious girls’ night outSteaming and comedy thriller Murder in Play.

There’s an exciting musical mix in The Forge, from fast risingsinger songwriter Luke Jackson, to an evening of music and filmwith Buster Plays Buster, to BBC Radio 2 Best Duo nomineesGilmore & Roberts - plus many more.

We are delighted that this season coincides with BasingstokeFestival and we are able to present a wide-ranging programmein both The Anvil and The Haymarket to help get Basingstoke in the festive mood this summer.

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Tue 5 March, 7.30pm

The Anvil

The StraitsPlus support

Formed by former members of DireStraits because of the substantialdemand to hear the band’s muchloved catalogue of great songs, The Straits features Alan Clark, whojoined Dire Straits in 1980 as theirfirst keyboard player, and ChrisWhite, best known for his saxophonework with Dire Straits.

Following an amazing debut show atthe Royal Albert Hall, the band havegone from strength to strength,performing Dire Straits’ Greatest Hits all over Europe.

“The unique sound of classic Dire Straits” Daily Express

TICKETS: £25

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Thu 4 April, 8.15pm

The Forge

Megan HenwoodStill in her early twenties, Oxford-based Megan Henwood now hasboth BBC Radio 2 Young Folk AwardWinner and BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards“Horizon Award” Nominee 2012 onher biography, and can countGlastonbury, Cambridge FolkFestival, Cropredy and Larmer Treeamongst her many festivalappearances. Her live performancesreveal powerful, poignant and oftenwitty lyrics woven around wonderfultimeless pop melodies. Discover firsthand why she is creating such a buzz.

TICKETS: £13; OVER 65s,

UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11

Megan Henwood

The Straits

Thu 4 April, 8pm

The Anvil

Russell KanePosturing Delivery

What if I’m one of the guys whonever has a baby? Why is this not a male subject?

I plan to give birth, live on stage,then raise it – in front of you. Come along!

“More thought and intelligencebehind his comedy than mostpeople could ever get near.” The Mirror

TICKETS: £17.50

Suitable for ages 16 and over

Russell Kane


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Fri 5 April, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Suggs – My LifeStory in Words and Music“I’ve just turned 50, the kids haveleft home, and my cat just died.”

In Suggs: My Life Story the Madnessfrontman takes to the stage in ahilarious, yet moving, one man tourde force playing to rave reviews.

The death of Suggs' beloved cat onhis fiftieth birthday triggers apersonal quest to discover whathappened to the father he neverknew. Stunned by what he learnsSuggs is taken back to his childhoodon the tough streets of 1970s Sohoand his first appearance on Top OfThe Pops at the age of eighteen.

With musical accompaniment anduncalled for interjection from Deanohis Loyal Manservant-Cum-Pianist.

“The charisma of an accomplishedactor, the timing of a veteran standup”The Guardian

TICKETS: £24.50

Suggs

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Sat 6 April, 2pm

The Haymarket

Michaela Strachan’sReally WildAdventuresAdapted from her own book ofchildren's poetry, popular TVpresenter Michaela Strachan willtake families on a delightful journeythrough an alphabet jungle ofanimal rhymes.

From Antelopes to Zebras, fromOrphaned Orangutans to Polar beardentistry, this is a whistle stopinteractive show full of poetry,dancing, music and lots offascinating wildlife facts.

Directed by award-winning MalachiBogdanov. Michaela will be signingcopies of her book after the show.

TICKETS: £12.50

Running time: 1 hourSuitable for children aged 3 – 8

Michaela Strachan’s Really Wild Adventures

Fri 5 April, 7.45pm

The Forge

James GrantWidely regarded as one of the finestsinger-songwriters and performersaround, ex Love And Moneyfrontman James Grant plays materialfrom all his critically acclaimed soloalbums and a smattering of the oldfavourites in a solo acoustic setting.This is a show not to be missed, raw,heart-rending and uplifting.

“This is music from another place.”Mojo

TICKETS: £12

James Grant



Sat 6 April, 7.45pm

The Anvil

PhilharmoniaOrchestraHaydn Symphony no. 85 (La Reine)Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 1Sibelius Symphony no. 1

Khatia Buniatishvili pianoPaavo Järvi conductor

The fourth of Haydn’s Paris set ofsymphonies is one of his finest. Threestately opening movements giveway to a dancing, lighthearted finale.The young Beethoven set out toshow all he was capable of as bothcomposer and pianist in his PianoConcerto no. 1. The dynamic outermovements, including trumpets anddrums for extra grandeur, frame arich, singing slow movement. Thefirst of Sibelius’ great cycle ofsymphonies is a brooding andpowerful piece from the late 1890s.

TICKETS: £18, £25, £32, £36;


Over 60s standby tickets available only on the day of the performance at £3 off ticket price (top three prices)

Group booking discount available

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Sun 7 April, 3pm

The Anvil

National Children’sOrchestra of Great Britain Under 13 Orchestra

The nation’s most talented youngmusicians make their greatlyanticipated return to The Anvil, all set to deliver a stunning classical programme.

Performing material from their latest repertoire, explored at theirrecent spring course, theseyoungsters are sure to impress. With a distinctly adult sound, it isheart-warming to witness the sheerenthusiasm and vitality of the youngplayers – combining the maturity ofaccomplished musicians with anirresistible fun factor.

“A magnificent concert” Classic FM

TICKETS: £10, £15, £18;

OVER 65s & F/T STUDENTS £2 OFF;

UNDER 16s £5

National Children’s Orchestraof Great Britain

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Wed 10 April, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Outstanding traditional Celtic fiddleplayer Aly Bain and world famedaccordionist and composer PhilCunningham are a renowned duo.They have wins in the BBC Radio 2Folk Awards Best Duo category totheir credit and are featuredperformers on the TV series TheTransatlantic Sessions. With over 25years of touring together catch themon this rare visit to The Haymarket.



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Thu 11 – Sun 14 AprilThu 11, 2pmFri 12, Sat 13 & Sun 14, 10.30am & 1.30pm

The HaymarketPW Productions and Nick Brooke Ltd. PresentIn association with Haddock Productions

Spot’s Birthday Party Adapted and directed by David Wood

Based on the books by Eric Hill

It’s Spot’s birthday, it’s party time – and you’re invited!

It’s the birthday of everyone’s favourite puppy! All Spot’s friendswill be here; Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom theCrocodile plus Spot’s mum and dad, Sally and Sam. Special guestMarco the Rabbit Magician will be there too, ensuring there’s nevera dull moment.

Join in the fun – music and songs, games and stories – theatricalmagic to capture everyone’s imagination.

“The fun is very infectious” Richmond and Twickenham Times

David Wood, the UK’s premier children’s playwright (TheGingerbread Man, The BFG, The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Meg and MogShow) has taken Eric Hill’s characters and woven them into a brightand colourful musical entertainment that both educates andentertains. It is the perfect introduction to theatre for youngchildren. This musical play premieres David Wood’s re-working of his original production of Spot’s Birthday Party.

Come dressed for a party and make a birthday card for Spot.

Musical fun for everyone!

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Sat 13 April, 6pm

The Anvil

Hampshire CountyYouth Band 50thAnniversary Concert Formed in 1963, tonight theHampshire County Youth Bandcelebrates its 50th Anniversary. They will be joined by the HampshireCounty Training Band, HampshireCounty Junior Band and a largealumni band featuring ex-membersfrom across the years. The programmeof music will suit all tastes and willinclude music especially written andarranged for this special occasion.



Sun 14 April, 3pm

The AnvilHampshire County Youth Band and Hayes Music present

Mnozil Brass

TICKETS: £30; UNDER 16S £25

Fri 12 April, 7.45pm

The Anvil

Jack Bruce Jack Bruce. The composer, the singer, the multi-instrumentalist, the legend. Hailed as one of themost powerful vocalists and greatestbassists of his time, his improvisationalskill and utterly unique, free-spiritedapproach to composition andperformance forever changedelectric music.

His pioneering, full-toned, free-wheeling playing on the electricbass revolutionised the way theinstrument is used and influencedthe playing of countless bassists,including Sting and Jaco Pastorius.His work with bands such as Creamand the Tony Williams Lifetime, aswell as his solo material, unlockedthe doors to a new approach to theart of sound.

TICKETS: £29.50

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Tue 16 April, 7.45pm

The Anvil

Czech PhilharmonicOrchestra Dvorák Slavonic Dances nos. 9, 10

and 15Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 5

(Emperor)Smetana From Má Vlast – Vltava,

From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields, Sárka

Freddy Kempf pianoJirí Belohlavek conductor

Beethoven’s last piano concerto ishis most brilliant and powerful. Thetwo extrovert outer movements arebalanced by the inward looking slowmovement, which moves into thefinale with a simple but magicaltransition. The concert concludeswith three of the symphonic poemsfrom Smetana’s great cycle Má Vlast(My Country). The whole cycle is oneof his most popular and successfulworks, and of crucial importance inthe history of Czech music. The threepieces are musical pictures of thecourse of the great river Moldau, an episode in the countryside, and adashing rebel leader, out for revengeafter her lover is unfaithful.

TICKETS: £18, £25, £32, £36;


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Thu 18 April, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Shaolin WarriorsReturn of the Master

The internationally acclaimedShaolin Warriors are returning to theUK with a brand new show, Return ofthe Master. This breathtakingtheatrical Kung Fu show continuesthe story of the warrior, and vividlydepicts the rarely-seen Kung Fumasters’ feats of agility, strength andskill, using Buddhist meditation andtheir rigorous martial arts training.The show is an extravaganza, withgorgeous scenery, atmosphericmusic, beautiful lights, and hundredsof costumes.

The production features 22professionally trained Kung FuMasters – audiences will be amazedand thrilled by their death defyingKung Fu disciplines such as qigong,animal imitation boxing, drunkenboxing, and fighting with over 20kinds of traditional weapons.

“Jaw dropping! A perfect familyshow, something for everyone”Edinburgh Evening News

TICKETS: £23.50; OVER 65s & F/T

STUDENTS £3 OFF; UNDER 16s £15;

FAMILY TICKET (2+2) £67

Shaolin Warriors


The Forge

Buster Plays BusterJo Fooks saxophone Jim Treweek piano Pete Ringrose bass Buster Birch drums

Since its debut in March 2011 BusterPlays Buster has been delightingaudiences with its magic and charm.A first class jazz quartet performs liveto Buster Keaton’s classic silentcomedy Sherlock Jr. The music issync'd to the movie, but also featuresplenty of improvised solos fromthese great jazz musicians, whichcreates a unique experience.

As if that were not enough, the firsthalf of the concert is a "Tribute To TheGreats": a set of gorgeous jazz standardspaying tribute to nine jazz superstarsaccompanied by the screening ofshort individual movie montages.



Buster Plays BusterShaolin Warriors

Joan Collins


The Anvil

Joan CollinsOne Night with Joan

For one night only, Ms Collins willshare the stories and secrets of hercelebrated career as one of theworld’s most glamorous andintriguing personalities.

With the same engaging wit andfrankness that turned her two memoirsPast Imperfect and Second Act intobest-sellers, Ms Collins takes to thestage with honesty, style and grace.

Enjoy some memorable and surprisingmoments in Ms Collins’ life as sheretells the ups and downs of anamazing career including rare and attimes hilarious footage from her lifeand career, including her marriage toAnthony Newley, her screen test forCleopatra and why she lost the roleto Elizabeth Taylor, her first on-setencounter with Bette Davis, beingbroke and why and how Hollywoodchanged her fortune and of coursesome great outtakes from Dynasty.

"Riveting... endearing... a terrificstoryteller" The Times

"The audience loved it" The Guardian

TICKETS: £30, £35; OVER 65s,

UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £2 OFF



Ludovico Einaudi

A Celebration of Neil Diamond

Jackie Oates


The Haymarket

A Celebration ofNeil DiamondA legacy of hits such as SweetCaroline, Love On The Rocks, andForever In Blue Jeans evoke memoriesin all of us, back to a time when thesinger songwriter regularly ruled theUK and US charts. Interspersed withhumour and audience participation,this truly feel good show delivers anexciting reproduction of all thetimeless hits of Neil Diamond.

With spectacular production, a world class powerhouse of a liveband, awesome sound and featuringthe latest in live video screentechnology, A Celebration of NeilDiamond promises an unforgettablenight out for everyone.

TICKETS: £17

Sat 20 April, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Ludovico EinaudiLudovico Einaudi has been creatingmusic for films over the last year –you can hear his music on Untouchableand This is England – and his newalbum In A Time Lapse was releasedin February 2013.

TICKETS: £29.50

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SELLING FAST!Fri 19 April, 8pm

The Forge

Jackie Oates’sLullabies Jackie Oates is a phenomenon in the exploding British folk scene.Describing this concert, she says: “For a long time I've been fascinatedwith lullabies – for adults, hearingthem can bring back strong memoriesand feelings of being a child again…What, for me, has come to light mostof all has been the hidden nature ofsome of the richest of the traditionallullabies from England and beyond.They have been tucked away in songcollections, manuscripts and memories.I'm excited to be giving new life tothese lullabies and to be putting aspotlight on this beautiful and veryspecial form of song.”

“She must now surely be consideredamong the highest echelons of themodern wave of British folk acts.”fRoots



Sun 21 April, 8pm

The Anvil

Rich HallRich Hall’s renowned grouchy,deadpan style has established himas a master of absurdist irony andking of rapid-fire wit. Fans can see thecomic genius from Montana discussa variety of topics all delivered in hisown hilarious unique way.

Rich Hall is the star of the criticallyacclaimed BBC 4 documentaries RichHall’s Continental Drifters, Rich Hall’sThe Dirty South and How The WestWas Lost plus Channel 4’s topical latenight show Stand Up For The Week.

"Creeps up on you and ambushesyour funny bone like no one else"The Scotsman

“Rich Hall is a comedyphenomenon” The Sun

TICKETS: £15


Rich Hall


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Sun 21 April, 8.15pm

The Forge

Nels AndrewsNels Andrews has spent the last decadewandering, gathering songs, andsharing them around campfires,clubs, festivals, and living roomfloors. Critically, he’s struck a nerve,earning songwriting awards fromprestigious US festivals such asKerrville, Telluride, and MountainStage, and has been in the top 5 ofthe year Americana UK charts.

Nels has just released his third studioalbum Scrimshaw, which tells storiesculled from a time off the road,working as a chauffeur in Manhattanand watching his infant son grow intoa toddler in his Brooklyn apartment.

"One of the best albums of the year"Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2




The Anvil

Budapest Festival OrchestraDohnányi Symphonic MinutesBeethoven Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms Symphony no. 4

Imogen Cooper pianoIván Fischer conductor

One of the world’s great orchestras,the Budapest Festival Orchestra’sprogramme begins with theircompatriot Dohnányi’s SymphonicMinutes. This attractive piece, in fiveshort movements, shows thecomposer’s mastery of the orchestra.Beethoven’s youthful piano concertoshows the composer advancingconfidently from Mozart’s model,with a tender slow movement andmischievous, sprightly finale. Brahms’Fourth Symphony is the fruit of alifetime wrestling with the problemof how to write symphonies afterBeethoven, and balance the dramaticand contemplative sides of his character.The four movements end with ahuge passacaglia, thirty variationson a theme from a Bach cantata.

“The BFO is one of the greatorchestras and the playing wasexceptional.” The Guardian

TICKETS: £18, £25, £32, £36;


Over 60s standby tickets available only on the day of the performance at £3 offticket price – (top three prices)


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Wed 24 April, 7.45pm

The Anvil

Loudon Wainwright IIIOlder Than My Old Man Now

As his new album's title relates,Loudon Wainwright III is Older ThanMy Old Man Now – his old man beingthe late Loudon Wainwright, Jr., theesteemed Life Magazine columnistand senior editor. “Singer-songwritercontemporaries of mine have recentlytaken to writing memoirs andautobiographies,“ notes Wainwright.”I decided I would try to tell the story ofmy swinging life in a three and one-half minute song.”

He's speaking specifically of thealbum's lead track The Here and TheNow, and this tour will bring you thisand more from the new album, plusother well known and loved songsfrom his huge back catalogue nowconsisting of over 25 albums andover 40 years of songwriting. Alldelivered with Loudon's inimitablewit, humour, timing and pathos. Hisconcerts are as individual as his songs,so a very special evening is promised.

TICKETS: £20

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Wed 24 – Sat 27 April, 7.30pmThu 25 & Sat 27, 2pm

The HaymarketTheatre Alibi with Exeter Northcott Theatre & Oxford Playhouse

Curiosity ShopCharles Dickens’ Old Curiosity Shop Revisited

Nell Trent lives with her grandfather above The Curiosity Shop, a vintage record store.

When the shop is repossessed by Quilp, a vicious loan shark, Nell and Grandpa are forced to hitthe road. Living rough they meet the usual suspects – con men, Good Samaritans, wide boys andbuskers – in cities and villages across England.

Imaginatively translated to the present day, Dickens’ story of love, human frailty and downrightwickedness has a fabulous cast of characters, from bent lawyer Sally Brass to wide boy rapperDick E. Swiveller. Playfully staged and featuring film and a soundtrack that takes in hits from Bach to Bowie, Curiosity Shop shows England to be as much a cultural curiosity shop as it everwas in Dickens’ day…

Theatre Alibi last visited The Haymarket with their wonderful adaptation of Michael Frayn’s Spies.

“As always with this company the telling is an inventive delight” **** The Guardian (On Goucher’s War)

TICKETS: £19, £21; OVER 65s £17, £19; 2PM PERFORMANCES £16, OVER 65s £14; UNDER 16s

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The Anvil

HormonalHousewivesStarring Toyah Willcox and Julie Coombe

Is your man more James May thanChristian Grey? Then this is the showfor you! Following on from theirhugely successful 2012 tour, TheHormonal Housewives are back withhilarious all-new sketches, as well as allthe very best bits from last timeround, covering everything that makestoday’s woman tick (or ticked off ) –from the joys of teenagers, to thechallenge of IKEA, the madness ofholiday reps and the insanity of DIY.

A hilariously funny evening – whatthey can’t teach you about modernwomanhood isn’t worth knowing!

TICKETS: £20


Suitable for ages 16 and over (at parents'discretion – features bad language but noscenes of a sexual nature)


The Anvil

The Solid Silver 60sShow 2013They say that if you remember the 60syou weren’t there. Fill that gap in yourmemory with The Solid Silver 60sShow and relive the 60s with originalartists singing their greatest hits.

Now in its 28th year, the showfeatures the unforgettable talents ofMike Pender, the original voice ofThe Searchers, Dave Berry andWayne Fontana, all backed by NewAmen Corner, and with specialguests The Merseybeats.

Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar and Spice,Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw YourLove Away, The Crying Game, Wishin’and Hopin’, I Think Of You, I Love You,Yes I Do, Sorrow, (If Paradise Is) Half AsNice, Hello Susie.

Hear the classic hits – performed bythe original hitmakers!

TICKETS: £28

The Solid Silver 60s Show 2013 Hormonal HousewivesThe Toy Hearts

An Evening with the Stars from Strictly Come Dancing

Thu 25 April, 8pm

The Forge

The Toy HeartsOne thing about The Toy Hearts isclear: their love for the music theyplay. They manage to tip their hats totheir influences from BluegrassCountry and Swing, while makingtheir own mark. They have openedfor the likes of Robert Plant, ImeldaMay and Ricky Skaggs, plus radioappearances – notably a live Radio 2session with Bob Harris. This will beone of their last UK concerts beforethey take off for a residency in Austin,Texas – catch them while you can!

“One of my favourite bands”Imelda May




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Sun 28 April, 7.30pm

The Anvil

An Evening with the Stars from Strictly Come DancingStarring Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas

Pasha and Katya from Strictly Come Dancing take you from the ballroom to Hollywood, with special guest dancers Lindsey Muckle and RyanHammond. The evening will be hosted by Mike Newman Jnr.

TICKETS: £20


The Anvil

ToscaBy Puccini

Opera & Ballet International presentsan Ellen Kent production featuringthe Chisinau National PhilharmonicOrchestra

An explosion of love and treachery

Starring the international sopranoMaria Tonina

This traditional production of Toscais set against the backdrop of Romewith spectacular sets and costumes.

This most popular of operas with itstender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle is a heady mixtureof true love, torture and treachery,with two of the best roles for tenorand soprano, plus a truly bloodcurdling villain.

“Brilliantly sung” The Times

(Royal Albert Hall)

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

TICKETS: £27, £31, £35;

OVER 65s £2 OFF, UNDER 16s &

F/T STUDENTS HALF PRICE



The Forge

Chris WoodNone The Wiser

Folk Singer of the Year & BestOriginal Track ‘Hollow Point’ BBCRadio 2 Folk Awards 2011

Criticised by an art school lecturer as having “a remarkable eye fortrivia” Chris Wood’s love of smallthings has made him one ofEngland’s most vivid and arrestingsongwriters. With gentle intelligencehe weaves the tradition with his owncontemporary parables.

"The finest and most originalsinger-songwriter to have emergedfrom the British folk scene sinceRichard Thompson" The Guardian

TICKETS: £15.50; OVER 65s,

UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13.50

Sat 27 April, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Hampshire CountyYouth OrchestraStravinsky, Inventor of Music

To celebrate the 100th anniversaryof the Rite of Spring, the HampshireCounty Youth Orchestra presents anambitious programme of new musicand dance, culminating in aperformance of Stravinsky’s greatestmasterwork: The Rite of Spring

Performers will include: HampshireCounty Youth Orchestra, HampshireCounty Youth String Orchestra, AltonCollege New Music Ensemble, PeterSymonds College Chamber Choir anddancers from Cowplain CommunitySchool, Bay House School andPorchester Community School.



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Thu 2 May, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Nihalby Rahila Gupta performed by Jaye Griffiths directed by Guy Slater

A true mother and son love story, Nihalis a funny and profoundly movingfirst-hand account of a mother'sstruggles and triumphs trying to createa good life for her severely disabledson. Despite massive opposition she isconvinced that he is intelligent andcan communicate verbally. She isvindicated when he learns FacilitatedCommunication. He starts tocommunicate freely, wins a prize withhis poetry, and reveals a sharp (andsometimes scabrous) sense of humour.

Rahila Gupta is a journalist,playwright and screenwriter. JayeGriffiths is a well known theatre andTV actress (Silent Witness, Holby City).Guy Slater has produced and directedmany TV series and founded theHorseshoe Theatre Company at The Haymarket where his most recentproduction was Cyrano de Bergerac.

“An extraordinary piece of work…brave, complex and funny as well as incredibly moving…” Roy Williams, playwright

TICKETS: £12

Fri 3 May, 7pm

The HaymarketThe Rotary Club of Basingstoke Deanepresents

West-LiveWest-Live, considered by many as the best of the Westlife tributebands, are coming to Basingstoke for the first time. This is a realopportunity to hear them at nonWest End prices. The evening will besupported by the Access All AreasCopy Band who are taking audiencesby storm throughout the UK.

All profits raised will go to Rotary Charities.

TICKETS: £20

West-Live

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The Forge

Luke JacksonLuke Jackson, the feted, fast-rising 18 year-old singer songwriter fromKent, is a double finalist in the 2013BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards –nominated for both the Young FolkAward and the coveted HorizonAward for the best emerging talent.With a bold, show stopping voiceand honed guitar skills, Luke is aconfident and captivating performerwho has supported as Show ofHands, Lucy Ward and Boo Hewerdine.

“Luke Jackson sings with anextraordinarily rich voice andpossesses a guitar techniqueastonishing for one so young.” Steve Knightley, Show of Hands

TICKETS: £12

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Sat 4 May, 7pm

The Anvil

Evening of Youth MusicEight of Basingstoke’s Area YouthEnsembles, and choirs from severallocal schools featuring over 300 of the area’s most talentedinstrumentalists and singers,present a showcase performance for all the family including, amongmany other pieces, music fromJoseph and The Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat, Hoedown from Rodeo, TheGreat Gate of Kiev and a wide varietyof music for Wind Orchestras, StringOrchestra, Percussion, Choirs andSymphony Orchestra.

TICKETS: £7, £9, £11;

UNDER 16s £2 OFF

Sat 4 May, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Inspector Norse(The Girl With Two Screws Left Over)

A self-assembly Swedish crime thrillerfrom award-winning comedy duoLipService that will leave you in stitches!

A man is found dead in a barn with a walking pole in his forehead. EnterInspector Sandra Larsson in herauthentic, rustic knitwear. With herown personal life unravelling beforeour eyes, it is up to her to follow thepattern of a mystery with many holes.Featuring Nordic walking and adrunken moose!

Callout to local knitting groups: come and knit our set! Please [email protected] to get involved!

“A thrilling yarn” The Jonkoping Journal

“LipService are the Laurel andHardy of literary deconstruction”The Guardian

TICKETS: £15

Fri 3 May, 8pm

The Anvil

Pink Martini“Incredibly catchy, so seductive… a new classic” Evening Standard

Pink Martini released their debutalbum in 1997, but it was not untilthe single Hey Eugene startedreceiving regular airplay in 2007 thatthe UK started to take notice. Theirstyle draws inspiration from musicfrom all over the world – crossinggenres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. Founding memberThomas Lauderdale says “All of us in Pink Martini have studied differentlanguages as well as different styles of music from different parts of theworld, so inevitably, our repertoire iswildly diverse. At one moment, you feel like you’re in the middle of asamba parade in Rio de Janeiro, andin the next moment, you’re in a Frenchmusic hall of the 1930s or a palazzo in Napoli. It’s a bit like an urbanmusical travelogue.”

"Classy, charming, sexy, elegant,sophisticated, take your pick todescribe the globe trotting eclecticmix that is Pink Martini" The Sun

TICKETS: £30

Thu 9 May, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

An Evening of Dirty DancingFeaturing all the hits of the iconicmovie Dirty Dancing, this sell outsensation is a sexy song and dancespectacular with a dynamic cast sureto show you the time of your life!This feel good concert is the ultimateparty and has something foreveryone, girls and guys alike. You'llfind yourself on your feet, sweptaway on a wave of nostalgia as yousing along to all the hits including:Do You Love Me, She's Like The Wind,Big Girls Don't Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout,Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and thetimeless, Oscar-winning (I've Had) The Time of My Life.

Please note this show is not affiliated withthe West End production or the UK tour ofDirty Dancing.

TICKETS: £18

Pink Martini

An Evening of Dirty Dancing

Inspector Norse

Sun 5 May, 7pm

The Anvil

The Mayor’s Spring ConcertCome along to the Mayor's SpringVariety Show. You will be able toenjoy performances by local talent,both young and not so young. Aswell as a distinctly local flavour weexpect to offer a multiculturaldimension as we enjoyperformances by some of ourcommunities from overseas.

Proceeds go to the Mayor's charities.A great night out whilst alsosupporting our community.

TICKETS: £TBC


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The Fureys and Davey Arthur

Fri 10 May, 8pm

The Anvil

Jack DeeCatch Jack as he hits the road for his 2013 tour.

After a six year absence from stand-up,he’s back, agonizing over the slightestof annoyances and misdemeanours.

Where’s he been? Appearing onshows like QI and Never Mind TheBuzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Have IGot News For You, hosting Radio 4’slegendary I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue,co-writing and starring in four seriesof BBC 2’s hit sitcom Lead Balloonand writing his memoirs, Thanks For Nothing which he modestlydedicated to himself – “Withoutwhom none of this would have been possible”.

Why is he touring again? “I want tospend less time with my family” says Jack.

“A little ray of sleet” Jeremy Hardy

TICKETS: £21


Fri 10 May, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

The Fureys andDavey ArthurRenowned for their hit songs I WillLove You, When You Were Sweet 16,The Green Fields of France, Her FatherDidn’t Like Me Anyway, and LeavingNancy, The Fureys and Davey Arthurhave been entertaining audiencesworldwide for 35 years.

They are responsible for some of themost stirring music ever to capturethe public imagination. Their folk-based songs and music have receivedstanding ovations in some of thebiggest concert halls in the world.

A Fureys concert is always a night to remember.

TICKETS: £18.50

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Fri 10 May, 7.30pm

The Forge

Brodowski QuartetShostakovich Romance from

The GadflyLaurence Crane Piano QuintetShostakovich Piano Quintet

Simon Lane piano

Anvil Arts’ Associate Artists return toThe Forge. Laurence Crane is a Britishcomposer whose work has beenperformed extensively in thiscountry and Europe.

“Underneath a façade of simplicitylies music of great beauty, emotionand originality” MusicWeb

Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet is oneof his chamber music masterpieces.Although first performed in the darkdays of 1940, its five movementsconjure an atmosphere that isplayful, grave and serene.

TICKETS: £15; UNDER 16s

& F/T STUDENTS £10

Thu 9 May, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Jools Hollandand his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

featuring Gilson Lavis

with special guest Roland Gift – thevoice of Fine Young Cannibals andguest vocalists Ruby Turner andLouise Marshall

TICKETS: £33.50

Jools Holland Brodowski Quartet

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Sat 11 May, 7.45pm

The Anvil

PhilharmoniaOrchestra Vaughan Williams The Lark AscendingElgar In the South (Alassio)Vaughan Williams Symphony no. 2

(London)

Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay violinSir Andrew Davis conductor

Three vivid examples of tone-paintingunite this programme under aconductor famed for his conductingof English music. In The Lark Ascending,the solo violin soars above theorchestra in increasing rapture.Elgar’s affectionate piece includesfolk tunes the composer noted downwhile on holiday. The success ofVaughan Williams’ London Symphonymade him a composer of nationalimportance. The four movements,while keeping to the traditionalsymphonic outline, also create a vividportrait of a day in London, with aparticularly evocative introduction atdawn and epilogue as the day fadesinto darkness.

“A conductor who loves thisrepertoire and knows it like theback of his hand” BBC Music Magazine

TICKETS: £18, £25, £32, £36;


Over 60s standby tickets available only on theday of the performance at £3 off ticket price.


Sun 12 May, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Al Murray The Only Way Is Epic

TICKETS: £25.50


Andy & Mike’s Tick Tock Time Machine!

Sat 11 May, 2pm

The Haymarket

Andy & Mike’s TickTock Time Machine!Created by Mike James, Andy Dayand Iain LauchlanDirected by Iain LauchlanMusic and Lyrics by Jamie Ledwith

Starring Andy Day from Andy’s WildAdventures (CBeebies) alongsidecomedy partner Mike James.

Join Andy and Mike as they go on a marvellous adventure in a TimeMachine which sends them on aquest to collect the things they needfrom the past to help a very OldAndy in the future. Will they make itback to the here and now or betrapped in the mists of time forever?One thing’s for sure; they haven’t achance without your help!

TICKETS: £12;

UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10;

FAMILY TICKET (2+2) £40


Al Murray

Sun 12 May, 7.45pm

The Forge

Gilmore and RobertsBBC Radio 2 Best Duo 2013nominees Katriona Gilmore andJamie Roberts combine astoundinglap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle andtheir trademark harmonies withconsiderable songwriting talent tomake a truly distinctive sound.

Since releasing their début albumShadows & Half Light in 2008 Gilmoreand Roberts have been wowingaudiences across the country withtheir unassumingly confidentdisplays of instrumental technique.In September 2012 Gilmore andRoberts released their finest albumto date The Innocent Left.

TICKETS: £12


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Fri 17 May, 8pm

The Anvil

Jimmy CarrGagging Order

Another extra date added due tohigh demand!

Brand new show, brand new jokes,same old Jimmy. Gagging Orderpromises to be an hilarious nightout... let's see shall we.

The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Someclever, some rude and a few totallyunacceptable. Everybody's welcome.Just leave your conscience, senseof common decency and moralcompass at home and come on out for a laugh.

TICKETS: £25


Sat 18 May, 7.45pm

The Anvil

Elvis Presley’sAloha from Hawaii!40th Anniversary Celebration

Starring European Elvis Champion2011 Gordon Hendricks, accompaniedby 19 musicians and singers.

This is a far from ordinary show - itreplicates the original Aloha FromHawaii show as beamed via satellitefrom Honolulu in 1973, to millions ofpeople worldwide.

With a full “Jose Guercio” sound-alikeorchestra, complete with “The SweetInspirations” and “JD. Sumner and theStamps Quartet " - this is asuperlatively choreographed andbrilliantly engineered production. Itis all there, the moves, the charisma,those incredible Elvis vocals - alldelivered by the very best Elvistribute artiste there is.

“I think he just keeps getting betterand better. Your show is a nicedevotion to keeping Elvis’ memoryalive and well.“ Charles Stone - Tour

Manager for Elvis Presley

TICKETS: £24.50

Tue 14 – Sat 18 May, 7.30pmSat 18, 2.30pm

The HaymarketBasingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society present

Little Shop of Horrors Fantastic songs evoking the era ofMotown, rock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop! A delicious parody of old horrormovies! A giant man-eating Venusflytrap taking over the stage beforeyour eyes! It all adds up to the perfectfun-filled night at the theatre, as BATSbrings one of Broadway’s most popularmusicals to The Haymarket.

It's New York in the early 1960s.Nerdy florist's assistant SeymourKrelborn finds a mysterious exoticplant during an unexpected solareclipse. Seymour hopes his new-foundcelebrity will help him to win theheart of his ditzy co-worker Audrey.

But he is hiding a terrible secret...Why are people disappearing allover Skid Row? And what exactly isSeymour feeding the plant to help itgrow to such a monstrous size?

TICKETS £17, £19;

UNDER 16s £12, £15;

OVER 60s & F/T STUDENTS £1 OFF


Early booker offers until 9 March 2013.

Jimmy Carr

Gordon Hendricks

Fri 17 May, 8.15pm

The Forge

Omar PuenteQuartetOmar Puente’s quartet is a uniquecombination of sonorities and stylesgrowing from many years ofexperience playing with musicianslike Tito Puente, Eddy Palmieri andRubén González.

In this concert Maestro Puente willinclude pieces from his forthcomingalbum Best Foot Forward. Therhythmic mixture of the jazz, alongwith strong Afro-Cuban roots will bethe heart beat of the quartet ofpiano, bass, drums and electric violin.



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Sun 19 May, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Jack JonesFarewell UK Tour

Jack Jones is the double Grammy-winning easy listening giantnominated by Frank Sinatra as “oneof the major singers of our time.” Hisconsistently sold-out world toursand fifty recorded albums are atestimony to the breadth and qualityof his remarkable talent, which hasbeen admired by, among othersSinatra, Mel Torme and legendarycomposers Sammy Cahn and Michel Legrand.

This fabulous show will feature allthe big hits including Wives andLovers, Love Boat, Impossible Dream,The Race Is On, to name only a few.Jack’s swinging renditions ofcontemporary pop and rock, as wellas classic standards have packed outUK tour dates time and time again.

“Jones is a bona fide legend”The Guardian

TICKETS: £29.50

Sat 18 May, 8pm

The Forge

Sam CarterSince Sam Carter released his debutalbum Keepsakes in 2009, there hasbeen a mounting excitement aboutthis songwriter, guitarist and singer.He has supported Bellowhead on aUK tour, played to thousands as partof the all-star line-up for the tour TheLady: A Homage To Sandy Denny, andwalked away with a Horizon Awardfor Best Newcomer at the 2010 BBCRadio 2 Folk Awards. And his arrivalhasn’t gone unnoticed by some ofthe finest singer-songwriters andguitarists. In the three years sinceKeepsakes was released he hasperformed alongside Nic Jones,Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson,Chris Wood and Martin Simpson.

“Three years on [from his debutalbum Keepsakes] the exemplarymusicianship is bolder, the vocalarrangements more striking…”9/10 Uncut of new album The No Testament



Jack JonesSam Carter

Thu 23 May, 7.45pm

The Anvil

Oxford Philomusicaand Nicola BenedettiShostakovich Violin Concerto no. 1 Prokofiev Lieutenant Kijé Suite Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919)

Nicola Benedetti violinMarios Papadopoulos conductor

Following her spellbindingperformance at the Last Night of the2012 BBC Proms, violinist NicolaBenedetti needs absolutely nointroduction and we are delightedthat she is joining Oxford Philomusicato perform Shostakovich’s ViolinConcerto here at The Anvil.

The orchestra will also showcasesymphonic suites by two other greatRussian composers: Prokofiev’sLieutenant Kijé and Stravinsky’sthrilling Firebird – the work thatmade the composer a star when hewrote it for the legendary BalletRusses Company in 1910.

TICKETS: £10, £18, £25, £32;


Over 65s standby tickets available only on the day of the performance at £3 off ticket price – (top three prices)


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Wed 22 – Sat 25 May, 7.30pmThu 23 & Sat 25, 2pm

The HaymarketIDP Trading Ltd present

Murder In Playby Simon Brett

Star cast to be announced

Written by Simon Brett, a prolific writer of whodunnits in the GoldenAge tradition of detective fiction, Murder In Play is a unique comedythriller which will entertain the audience with its wickedly clevermix of eccentric characters, complex plot twists and gentle humour.

The dress rehearsal of Boris Smolensky’s production, Murder atPriorswell Manor, is not going well. The actors are more interested intheir egos than the play, the props seem to have a life of their own,and the director has personal problems!

Suddenly fiction becomes reality when Boris’s wife, Renee ismurdered on stage. Who is the murderer? Was it Ginette, Boris’spretty but not exactly clever mistress? Was it Renee’s acting rivaland former TV soap star, Christa? Or was it Boris himself?

Using a play-within-a-play device, the fictional theatre companykeeps the audience guessing with numerous clues about themurderer until the final, thrilling denouement.

Mixing the intrigue of an Agatha Christie together with hilariouscharacters and a sophisticated story-line makes Murder in Play agreat evening out for all ages.

TICKETS: £19, £21; OVER 65s £17, £19; 2PM PERFORMANCES £16,

OVER 65s £14; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10

Box Office 01256 844244


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Sat 25 May, 7.30pm

The Anvil

The Zombies plus very special guests The Acoustic Strawbs

40 years after the release of theZombies’ Odessey & Oracle album,the original members of the groupreunited to perform three speciallive concerts in 2008. The result wasa triumph and critically acclaimed bythe press with 5 star reviews.

“Odessey & Oracle has gone from curioto cult classic and deserves a placein everyone’s collection. Timeless”The Independent

In a recent Top 100 British Albumschart Odessey & Oracle was placed atNumber 32, with the comment: “…British psychedelia with akaleidoscopic vision that rivalseven The Beatles.”

The Zombies’ touring band featuresoriginal members Colin Blunstone(lead vocals) and Rod Argent(keyboards & vocals), plus JimRodford (bass), Tom Toomey (guitar)and Steve Rodford (drums). Theirnew album Breathe Out, Breathe Inhas received rave reviews.

TICKETS: £19.50

Tue 28 May, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Sally MorganPsychic Sally On The Road

Star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally OnThe Road, Britain's favourite TVpsychic Sally Morgan returns. Oftenreferred to as psychic to the stars,Sally has built up an extensive clientlist having read for well known faceslike Katie Price, George Michael andthe late Princess Diana.

This unique theatrical experienceshould leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened… as they say,seeing is believing!

Sally Morgan is investigational/ experimental.There are no guaranteed or certain results andthe show is for the purpose of entertainment.

TICKETS: £23


The Zombies

Sally MorganThe Kennedys

Sat 25 May, 7.45pm

The Forge

The KennedysNew York duo Maura and PeteKennedy traverse a broad musicallandscape, surveying power pop,acoustic songwriting, rock rooted intheir early days in Austin, and aByrds-inspired jangle that drew theattention of McGuinn, Steve Earle,and most notably Nanci Griffith. Theduo co-produced Nanci’s latest CD,and have just completed anothertour in the US and the British Isleswith her.

“More hooks than MarilynMonroe’s closet” Chicago Sun Times




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Fri 31 May – Sun 2 JuneFri 31 May, 4.30pmSat 1 June, 10.30am , 1.30pm & 4.30pmSun 2 June, 10.30am & 1.30pm

The Anvil

Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live!Search for the City of Lost Toys

Everyone’s favourite explorer isembarking on a live musicaladventure across the UK!

In Nickelodeon’s Dora the ExplorerLive! Search for the City of Lost Toys,Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito,and the search is on to retrieve him!With the help of the audience, Map,Backpack, Boots, Diego and theircourageous friends, Dora uses hermap-reading, counting, musical andlanguage skills to successfully passthrough the number pyramid andthe mixed-up jungle to reach theCity of Lost Toys. But watch out – younever know what that sneaky foxSwiper might be up to along the way!

Dora the Explorer fans will delightin this two act song and dancespectacular that invites them tothink, sing and play along.

“The kids love it – their enthusiasmis infectious” **** What's On Stage

TICKETS: £16, £18 (EXPLORER

SEATS); UNDER 16S £2 OFF;

FAMILY TICKET (2+2) £55,

£65 (EXPLORER SEATS)



Thu 30 May, 8pm

The Anvil

Sean LockPurple Van Man

Purple Van Man is a hilarious newstand up show from Sean Lock, themost fertile comic mind in Britain.We all know what white van manthinks about the world we live in butit’s time to hear a different voice,purple van man’s voice. Filled withgags, opinions, deft observations andsome silly voices, this is Sean Lockdoing what he does best, spoutinginspired jibber jabber as he crossesthe country in his purple van. He willmake you laugh like a drunken horse.

“Punchy, inventive, superb…undeniably brilliant.“ The Times

TICKETS: £21


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Fri 31 May, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Dennis LocorrierePoint Zero Tour

Dennis Locorriere’s unique voice is immediately recognised worldwide ashe was the lead singer on all Dr Hook records. Dr Hook amassed an incredible60 gold and platinum album awards before finally disbanding in 1985.

Since 1999 he has recorded and toured as a solo performer and for thelast 10 years he has toured the major theatres prolifically and played atmusic festivals such as Glastonbury, Guildford, Cropredy, Maryport andThe Americana festivals whilst gracing the UK charts and music DVDcharts all over again as a solo artist.

During the Point Zero Tour, Dennis will perform songs from all points of his remarkable career.

TICKETS: £20

Dennis Locorriere

Charlie Wood

Thu 30 May, 8.15pm

The Forge

Charlie WoodCharlie Wood is a singer andkeyboardist. As a Memphis native, hegrew up immersed in jazz, blues, andold-school R&B soul. Later he spenttime in New Orleans soaking up theculture and sound, and then touredwith the blues legend, Albert King.Now living in the UK with wifeJacqui Dankworth, Charlie continueswriting, touring and recording. His2012 album, Lush Life, is his firsteffort at documenting the GreatAmerican Songbook and celebratesthe great tunesmiths of jazz and20th century popular music.



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Thu 30 May, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Rose-Marie She may be just 5 foot 3 inches tallbut put her on a stage with her high-octane voice and zany sense ofhumour, and Rose-Marie has theaudience eating out of her hand.

Hailed as 'The Irish Bette Midler', all of her albums have gone gold or platinum, and she’s turned herhand to country, Irish, AmericanSongbook, and pop, from artists asdiverse as ABBA, The Bee Gees, Nanci Griffith, and even Tom Jones – making each her own.

Rescheduled from 2 February

TICKETS: £19.50

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Fri 7 June, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Three Bonzos and a Piano50th Anniversary Year

Roger Ruskin Spear sax, clarinet,trouser press and robotsRodney Slater, (Bonzos co-founderwith the late Viv Stanshall)saxophones and washboardSam Spoons drums, electric spoonsand didgereedon’tDave Glasson piano, bass pulloverand glassesAndy Roberts re-union guest guitar,banjo and ukulele

The Bonzos have appeared withmembers of Monty Python, TheBeatles, Eric Clapton, The Kinks andThe Who as well as having a Top 5 hitwith Urban Spaceman. The musicalmissing link between The Goons andMonty Python, they featured as thehouse band on Do Not Adjust Your Set,with Michael Palin, Eric Idle and TerryJones, as well as a young David Jason.Comedians Eddie Izzard, Chris Morrisand Bill Bailey have all named theBonzos as a formative influence.

“Our heroes!” Stephen Fry & Adrian Edmonson

TICKETS: £15

Wed 5 June, 7.45pm

The Anvil

PhilharmoniaOrchestraBrahms Piano Concerto no. 1Beethoven Symphony no. 3 (Eroica)

Pierre-Laurent Aimard pianoChristoph von Dohnányi conductor

Brahms’ titanic concerto took a longtime to find the final form thatsatisfied the composer. Stormy outermovements are separated by a slowmovement of stillness and greatbeauty. The Eroica symphonyexpanded both symphonic form andmusical language in one astoundingblow. The emotional heart of thepiece is the famous funeral march,and it ends with a set of variationson a simple tune that overflows withmusical imagination.

“In Dohnányi’s hands everythingwas scrupulously balanced, tellingand beautiful, with marvellousplaying from the Philharmonia”Financial Times

TICKETS: £18, £25, £32, £36;

UNDER 16S & F/T STUDENTS £10

Over 60s standby tickets available only on the day of the performance at £3 off ticket price – (top three prices)


Sat 1 June, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

A MidsummerNight’s Dreamby William Shakespeare

Award winning dance companyBallet Cymru present a breathtakingversion of Shakespeare's mostmagical play.This vibrant anddramatic production featuresMendelssohn's joyous music,choreography by the company’sArtistic Director Darius James andcritically acclaimed costumes byWelsh designer Yvonne Greenleaf.

The Queen of the Fairies, Titania, andPuck the mischievous messenger,inhabit the supernatural fairykingdom. Bottom and his bootwearing “Rude Mechanicals” presenttheir famous play Pyramus andThisbe. And finally the lovers, caughtin a thrilling web of mistakenidentity and confusion, finally findtheir way through the Athenianforest to an unforgettable andjoyous reconciliation.

A world of magic and mayhem in themost thrilling classical ballet this year.

“Impressively able dancers and achoreographer who can make useof every gift they have.” The Sunday Telegraph



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Sat 8 June, 7.45pm

The Anvil

London MozartPlayersBasingstoke Choral SocietyMozart C minor MassHaydn Te DeumStravinsky Pulcinella

David Gibson conductor

Basingstoke Choral Society takes greatpleasure in performing, once again, with the distinguished London MozartPlayers for an evening of superb music.

Mozart’s C minor Mass is a work ofconspicuous power and beauty wherevigorous choruses mingle with sumptuoussolo arias and ensembles of operaticradiance. There have been many settingsof the Te Deum, but this version by Haydnis a cheerful and glorious work, typical of the composer. The neo-classical styleof Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella perfectlycompliments the work of Mozart andHaydn. Based on melodies by Pergolesi,Stravinsky managed to put his ownunmistakeable stamp on the ballet.

TICKETS: £10, £14, £19, £25;


Group booking discounts available

Sat 8 June, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Flamenco ExpressFlamenco is music, sex and history all rolled into one. The fiercestexpression of the human spirit ever devised. The Flamenco Expresspolicy is simply to give the best flamenco performers pure artisticfreedom, and share that night's journey with the audience.

“Delighted the audience, who rewarded them with rapturousapplause and encores.” Dance Europe

The show will feature the vast talents of Manuel de la Malena, La Joaquina, Chris Clavo, and guests. No true music lover can pass by the chance to experience Manuel’s brand of flamenco. His performances reveal flamenco as a truly universal art form,comparable with the highest opera or coolest jazz, and conveythe often tortured, often wonderful history of the gypsy people.

“Utterly riveting variations of firecracker beats… tumultuousfervour… indelible gracefulness…” The Stage

TICKETS: £17; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £15

Three Bonzos and a Piano

Flamenco Express


Sun 9 June, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Mike Oldfield’sTubular Bells “For Two” 40th Anniversary Concert Tour

When Mike Oldfield released his1973 masterpiece, Tubular Bells, itrequired more than 30 musiciansto perform it. Now, 40 years on,performed by just two massivelytalented musicians, this thrillingshow recreates the album onstage, in real time, in a unique andcompelling theatrical experience.

Tubular Bells For Two burst ontothe international scene at theSydney Festival and was thesmash-hit show of the 2012Edinburgh Festival Fringe –winning a Herald Angel Awardand several five star reviews.

Join us to witness this herculeanfeat as Daniel Holdsworth andAidan Roberts recreate the beautyand playful lunacy of one of themost important albums of the 20th century with just four hands and four feet.

“A live music experience, a virtuoso performance from twomusicians at the top of theirgame.” ***** Edinburgh Evening News

TICKETS: £20

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Fri 14 – Sat 15 June, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Fusion Dance ShowShowtime 2013

Fusion Dance Academies return withShowtime 2013, bringing back thevariety and diversity of many dancestyles under one roof. Come and jointhem and let them entertain youwith their annual display and getyour feet a-tapping whilst singing toboth old school and new tunes tosuit everybody’s taste.



Sat 15 June, 7.30pm

The Anvil

BasingstokeSymphonyOrchestraScotchmer En VacancesSchumann Piano ConcertoMahler Symphony no.1

Ivana Gavric pianoStephen Scotchmer conductorRebecca Totterdell leader

The Basingstoke SymphonyOrchestra plays the First Symphonyof one of the genre’s true masters:Gustav Mahler. Packed with thesounds of nature, this exciting workclimaxes with an epic depiction ofthe struggle between life and death.

Acclaimed pianist Ivana Gavricreturns to the orchestra to performSchumann’s lyrical Piano Concerto,music overflowing with melody.Schumann wrote the Concerto forhis wife, Clara, herself a composerand celebrated pianist.

Conductor and composer StephenScotchmer describes his shortorchestral piece En Vacances as havingbeen “inspired by many enjoyablevisits to Marseillan, a sunny oasison the Mediterranean coast.”

TICKETS: £10, £15, £19; UNDER 16s

& F/T STUDENTS HALF PRICE


Sun 9 June, 7.45pm

The Forge

Woody MannAmong guitarists and critics, Woody Mann is considered amodern master. While the blues arehis touchstone, he seems to drawinspiration from every direction,blending a myriad of influences withease and grace. Woody Mannreceived his first musical schoolingin the living room of Rev. Gary Davis,the now legendary blues, gospel,and ragtime guitarist. Though Davisdied in 1972, his guitar masteryproved to be an indelible influenceon his young student and friend. The passion, energy and artistry ofDavis’ early work became a lastingtouchstone for Mann as he embarkedon his own musical journey. Sincethen, he has pursued a rich anddiverse career, which ranges fromplaying with jazz great Attila Zoller,to accompanying songwriter DoriPrevin, and teaching guitar tolegendary recording artist Paul Simon.




Thu 13 June, 7.45pm

The Anvil

MilosMiloš Karadaglic and the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jaime Martín

Rossini Overture: The Italian Girl in AlgiersFalla Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo Rodrigo Concerto de Aranjuez Granados Intermezzo from GoyescasPiazzolla Libertango, arr. solo guitar and string orchestra Mendelssohn Symphony no.4 (Italian)

Enjoy a splash of Mediterranean sun as guitar superstar Miloš comes to The Anvilfor the first time.

One of the hottest properties in classical music, his two albums have toppedclassical charts around the world.

Tonight he plays the Rodrigo guitar concerto, the most popular guitar concerto ofall. The rest of the programme takes in music from Spain, Italy, and Argentina, andthe concert is completed by Mendelssohn’s effervescent Italian Symphony.

“Effortlessly brilliant and deeply expressive.” The Scotsman

“The playing is lithe, subtle of timbre and transcendentally beautiful.” Daily Telegraph

TICKETS: £28, £36; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10

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Wed 19 – Sat 22 June, 7.30pmThu 20 & Sat 22, 2pm

The AnvilIDP Trading Ltd present

Steamingby Nell Dunn

Star cast to be announced

In Steaming we are plunged into the hot andintimate world of an all-female steam room inLondon's East End. We are privy to the thoughts,dreams, lives and loves of six women who findsanctuary there and ultimately unite in the fightto keep open their little bit of heaven when thebaths are threatened with closure.

Containing adult themes, nudity and some adultlanguage, Steaming offers a hilarious girls' night offeminine wisdom, secrets and intimate thoughtsin which six very different women exposethemselves on every level to their closest friends.

TICKETS: £19, £21; OVER 65s £17, £19;

2PM PERFORMANCES £16, OVER 65s £14;

F/T STUDENTS £10


Box Office 01256 844244


Wed 19 June, 8pm

The Anvil

Kerry Ellis andBrian MayThe Born Free Tour

Rock goddess Kerry Ellis is teamingup with Queen’s legendary guitaristBrian May again for a stunningacoustic show.

After the phenomenal success of the sell-out charity show, Anthems:The Concert, at London’s Royal AlbertHall, their UK tour of Anthems: The Tour and the release of Kerry and Brian’s single Defying Gravity, the duo will now be taking theirmajestic brand new acoustic showon the road across the UK – all insupport of the world famous BornFree Foundation.

TICKETS: £39

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Thu 20 June, 8pm

The Anvil

Elvis CostelloThe Revolver Tour

TICKETS: £42

Fri 21 June, 7.45pm

The Anvil

Bert KaempfertGala ConcertBert Kaempfert died in June 1980,following his tour of the UK.However, he left a wonderful legacyof popular music – songs whichprovided hits for many of the world’stop singers, such as Spanish Eyes(Al Martino), Danke Schoen (WayneNewton), Love (Nat King Cole), andStrangers in the Night (Frank Sinatra).

Greg Francis and his orchestra andsingers recorded hundreds ofKaempfert’s titles for BBC Radio 2during the 1980s. Greg himselfrecorded with many of Kaempfert’sex-musicians, with the NDR RadioOrchestra in Hamburg. This GalaConcert also features several newarrangements of music, arranged inthe Kaempfert style by Greg Francis,and commissioned by both the BBCand NDR Orchestras.

TICKETS: £19.50

Fri 21 June, 8pm

The Forge

Eve SelisThis five-time San Diego MusicAwards winner blends manystyles of American music into ahigh calibre musical cocktailtopped off with a splash of herindelible “honey chipotle” voice.Her newest CD Family Treefeatures 14 sturdy tracks drawnfrom the dark, rich soil ofAmerican music.

TICKETS: £14.50;

OVER 65s, UNDER 16s

& F/T STUDENTS £12.50


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The Basingstoke Festival is anannual arts festival designed toshowcase the wealth of talentand community spirit in theborough. Running from 20 Juneto 14 July 2013 the programmecovers a vibrant mix of drama,music, comedy, film and creativearts including performancesbeing held at The Anvil, TheHaymarket and The Forge.

For more information about theBasingstoke Festival go towww.basingstokefestival.co.uk or email [email protected] call 01256 844844

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Tue 25 – Wed 26 June, 7pm

The Anvil

BasingstokePrimary SchoolsFestivalSpace – The Primary Frontier

Basingstoke Primary Schools Musicconcert brings together over 25primary schools, involving over 500children in a massed choir, orchestraand movement extravaganza.

This year's concert Space – ThePrimary Frontier will contain a whole variety of music on the theme of Space; including wellknown pieces such as the theme from E.T, Thunderbirds, When You WishUpon a Star and a number of piecesfrom the popular Blastoff musical.

TICKETS: £10

Wed 26 June, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

Chas and DaveBack By Demand

Extra date added

Dave has decided to come out ofretirement for a show which will bethe whole history of Chas 'n' Dave.

Chas ‘n’ Dave are great musicians and know how to give an audience a good time.



Chas and Dave

Sat 22 – Sun 23 June, 7pmSun 23, 2pm

The Anvil

Lynden School of DanceThe Lynden School of Dance alongwith The Dance Academy are proudto present their 2013 show.

Over 125 outstanding localperformers aged from two to twentyone years from The Lynden Schoolof Dance and Basingstoke SportsCentre Dance Academy combine ina wonderful show full of spectaculardance and musical theatre. Greatentertainment for all the family.

TICKETS: £14; UNDER 16s &

F/T STUDENTS £7 ON THE

SUNDAY MATINEE ONLY

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Fri 28 June, 7.45pm

The Anvil

John WilliamsBlockbustersBournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Pete Harrison conductor

A spectacular concert whichcelebrates the music of the mostprolific and successful film scorecomposer ever. John Williams hasbeen at the forefront of film musicfrom the 1960s and since then hasbeen awarded 5 Oscars, 17 Grammys,3 Golden Globes, 2 Emmys and 5 BAFTAs. Many of the most popularfilms of recent times owe much oftheir success to his amazing music.Don’t miss out on this uniqueopportunity to hear a live symphonicperformance of many of his mostmemorable themes. Including musicfrom Jurassic Park, the Harry PotterSuite, Raiders of the Lost Ark Marchand the Star Wars Suite.

TICKETS: £14, £21, £25, £29

Fri 28 – Sat 29 June, 2pmSat 29, 11am

The HaymarketScamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre are delighted to present

Tiddler And Other Terrific Talesfrom Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific talesare woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host ofcolourful characters from their best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle,The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves,toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed!

Is Tiddler telling the truth?

Will Monkey find his Mummy?

Will George The Giant make lots of friends?

Can the old lady really squash and squeeze all those animals in?

This delightful production is brought to you by the award-winningScamp Theatre (Stick Man - Live on Stage! Private Peaceful, Friend or Foe)and adapted from the bestselling books by Children’s Laureate JuliaDonaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo).

Delightfully directed by Sally Cookson, dazzling design by Katie Sykes,funky tunes by Benji Bower and lush lighting by Elanor Higgins.

“A perfect children’s show” **** The British Theatre Guide

“I love how Scamp scamper through my stories, transporting themfrom page to stage so faithfully and innovatively.” Julia Donaldson, author and Children’s Laureate

TICKETS: £11

The perfect treat for kids 3+ and their families and friends!


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Wed 3 July, 6.30pm

The Haymarket

Bramley SchoolJohnny and the Bomb

Year 6 pupils of Bramley CE PrimarySchool proudly present Terry Pratchett’smusical Johnny and the Bomb.

Based on a popular children’s novel,with an optimistic message thatgood intentions, to make thingsright, can succeed in the end.

“Johnny Maxwell and his friendshave to do something when theyfind Mrs Tachyon, the local baglady, semi-conscious in an alley…as long as it's not the kiss of life.”

The children have worked extremelyhard to bring this story to life withsinging, dancing and even a timetravelling shopping trolley!

TICKETS: £7

Wed 3 July, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Winchester Area Schools Orchestras and Choir Summer FestivalThe Winchester Area Schools Orchestras and Choir return to The Anvil for asummer festival of music. The concert will also feature choirs from Winchesterschools, as well as representative ensembles from Hampshire Music Service'sListen2Me wider opportunities programme. Showcasing the talents of over400 young musicians, this event will be a true celebration of youth music!

TICKETS: £8; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £5

Sun 30 June, 6pm

The Anvil

Hampshire CountyYouth OrchestraSummer Concert

Youth music at its best. The HampshireCounty Youth Orchestra present avaried and diverse programme ofmusic as they prepare for theirforthcoming tour to Eastern Europe.

The Hampshire County YouthOrchestra, String Orchestra andPercussion Ensemble will thrill youwith their virtuosity and passion for music. A varied and diverseprogramme spanning over 300 years,from J. S. Bach to Leonard Bernstein.




Sat 29 June, 7.30pm

The Anvil

Sing-a-Long-aGreaseHave you ever been to a film musicaland had the uncontrollable urge toburst into song? Ever wanted toknow what it’s like to be a T-bird or aPink Lady but never quite felt coolenough to pull it off?

Well, now is your chance to donthose pink jackets, grease up thosequiffs and let your inhibitions go foran evening where you are the stars.And remember GREASE is the word…

The evening begins with your Sing-a-long-a Grease host leading a vocalwarm-up before they show you howto use your free goody bag during thefilm and suggest some appropriateheckles and accompanying actions.Then just sit back and watch Dannyand Sandy and the gang, whilesinging (and dancing) along to thelyrics on the screen.

It couldn’t be easier… or more fun!Fancy dress is strongly encouraged andfull audience participation essential.

TICKETS: £15; UNDER 16s £12.50


Suitability for children: Grease is a PGcertificate film in the UK and is suitablefor all. Children are very welcome,although evening performances cansometimes get a little lively and so maybe more suitable for older children (plusthe late finishing time may mean thatyounger ones get tired)


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Sat 6 July, 2pm (Juniors)Sun 7 July, 2pm & 7.30pm (Seniors)

The Anvil

Vanessa GolbornSchool of DanceLimelight!

The Vanessa Golborn School ofDance presents Limelight! – a blendof ballet, street, tap, modern, jazz andcontemporary choreography set tosome of the finest songs to grace theworld’s stages. Students from theage of 3 in our junior show and 11 inour senior show with training up tovocational level take the opportunityto step into the limelight themselves.



Sat 6 July, 2pm & 7pm

The Haymarket

Jeannine Greville Dance The Show

J G Dance proudly present theirdance spectacular The Show inspiredby music from the roaring 20sthrough to the current day. TheBasingstoke branches combine onceagain to stage this vibrant andentertaining showcase of dancesduring this period.

Sit back and enjoy the passion andenthusiasm shown by our talenteddancers from as young as 3 years oldup to teenagers.

Our show will be supporting a local children’s charity – our dancersrealise how lucky they are and wantto help other children less fortunatethan themselves.



Wed 10 – Thu 11 July, 7.30pm

The HaymarketAnvil Arts, Central Studio and Proteus Theatre Company present

The New Basingstoke Youth TheatreThe Ragged Child

Music by David Nield, book and lyrics by Jeremy James Taylor and Frank Whately

Directed by Amanda Affleck-Cruise and Ross Harvie

Musical Direction by Tim Cumper

The new Basingstoke Youth Theatre in association with ProteusTheatre Company, Central Studio and Anvil Arts present over 30talented local young people in a stark and moving account of childdeprivation in London in the 1850s especially commissioned for theBasingstoke Festival 2013.

The Ragged Child follows the plight of the poor and destitute,mirrored throughout in its characters’ tragic lives. The fight foreducation of the ignorant and illiterate poor in the House of Lordsand based on an important chapter in social history, this show is amusical full of drama and song.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

TICKETS: £8; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £6


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Sat 13 July, 7.30pm

The Haymarket

The BootlegShadowsFor anyone who loves the sounds ofthe ‘60s and enjoys a few laughsalong the way, The Bootleg Shadowsperform a unique tribute concertthat encompasses The Shadows’amazing career from 1960 up untilthe early ‘80s. Relive such fantastichits as Apache, Foot Tapper, FBI, Manof Mystery, Atlantis, Wonderful Land,Kon Tiki and Don’t Cry For MeArgentina, plus many more.


UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £14.50

Fri 19 – Sat 20 July, 7.30pmSat 20, 1pm

The Haymarket

Cullum DanceCompany PresentThe Magic of Dance 2013

With special guest appearances byMove and Groove

Come and join us for an evening of entertainment. With dancing,singing and musical theatre, there’ssomething for everyone to enjoy.Put your glad rags on and get readyfor a fantastic night out.




Wed 17 July, 6.30pm

The Haymarket

Hatch WarrenInfant SchoolThis is the second performance byHatch Warren Infant School at TheHaymarket involving a talented castof youngsters. Tonight we are here toprove to you that we really have gottalent! This concert will thrill youwith sensational singing, delectabledancing, remarkable recorders,amazing acting and a few extrasurprises. Tonight is your chance tosit back and enjoy the opportunityto share in our talent. It will makeyou giggle, cry and sing along. Enjoy the show!

TICKETS: £8

Sat 13 July, 2pm & 7pm

The Anvil

Petite School of DanceStarlight 2013

Starlight 2013 is a marvellousmixture of tap, modern, ballet,acrobatic, lyrical and song to musicfrom stage and screen performed by dancers of all ages.




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Sat 20 July, 2pm & 7.30pm

The Anvil

Lisa Jane School of DanceNumber One!

The biggest sellers, the greatest hitsand songs beloved by everyone -that's the thread that ties togetherthe Lisa Jane School of DanceSummer Show 2013. From TheBeatles to Bruno Mars and fromSimon and Garfunkel to the SpiceGirls, every artist craves the glory ofbeing number one. Some of themost memorable songs and classicalpieces of all time are given a newdimension by almost 200 dancers,ranging from baby ballerinas toexplosive contemporary routines.They're the songs that everybodyknows vividly bought to life in thiscolourful and energetic production.



Wed 24 July, 7pm

The Haymarket

B.A.D. Company presentMoving Experience 2013

Once again, senior performing artsstudents of Basingstoke Academy ofDancing return for their annualshowcase of work that they havebeen involved in this year.

As well as students’ own choreography,B.A.D. Company will perform a newpiece Elements choreographed byArtistic Director Tanya Schipelbaum.

They will also have guestsperforming with them, some ofwhom are previous Companymembers who have gone on tovocational schools training andprofessional work.

B.A.D. Company also hope to raisefunds on this evening for the Mayorof Basingstoke and Deane’s charities.



Sat 27 July, 3pm & 7.30pm

The Anvil

Happy Feet DanceAcademy presentsKeep Calm and Just Dance

Keep Calm and Just Dance is ashowcase of Basingstoke’s finestdance talent, brought to you by thededicated members of Happy FeetDance Academy. Featuring fastpaced, intricate tap routines, slickjazz numbers and authentic streetand hiphop routines, there really issomething for everyone.

Choreographed to music from acrossthe decades and performed by a castof over 100 dancers, this is one danceshow not to be missed.

TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s &

UNDER 16s £13


Basingstoke Youth TheatreCentral Studio, Anvil Arts and Proteus Theatre Company are working together to transform theatre for youngpeople in Basingstoke. With opportunities to perform on at least two stages in the town including TheHaymarket and Central Studio, you will work with professional artists in the performing arts industry. This is anopportunity like no other to make a lasting impact on all young people who choose to be involved. If you areaged between 14 and 21, and are interested in performing on the stage, you are eligible to join this inclusivegroup. Weekly rehearsals run by Proteus Theatre Company professionals will take place at Central Studio on thecampus of Queen Mary’s College. Performances take place in February and July and include a mix of plays andmusical theatre.

If you are aged between 8 and 13, don’t feel you are missing out as you can join the Central Studio and ProteusYoung People’s Theatre who will also put on two shows a year in Central Studio, with automatic graduation intothe Basingstoke Youth Theatre. Ideal for complete beginners and budding Oscar winners alike.

If you are not interested in acting, but have a passion for Technical Theatre, then you can join the YoungTechnicians if you are aged 16 – 21, learning all the crafts to put on a show!

£65 PER PRODUCTION.

For more information and to obtain an application form, please contact Proteus on 01256 354541 or [email protected] Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. You can find further updates on www.proteustheatre.com


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Thu 28 November – Sun 8 December

The HaymarketBig Wooden Horse Theatre present

The Night Before ChristmasOn the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waitsexcitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understandwhy only humans are allowed to get presents.So he sets off in search of Father Christmas tofind out for himself. Along the way he dodgesthe family cat, gets directions from a cowardlyrobot and is given some unexpected advicefrom the magical fairy on top of the tree. WillEddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish?And what is that funny-shaped present sittingunder the tree?

The Night Before Christmas is the latest productionfrom Big Wooden Horse, creators of the hitshows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, TheWay Back Home and Aliens Love Underpants.

Great for families with children aged 2-7, and perfect for school groups as a Christmas treat.



To The AnvilBy car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Anvil. These direct you to the car park next to the building. Coach drop off points are in Churchill Way.

By train: Basingstoke station is just a short walk away. Journey time for London Waterloo 45-60 mins; Southampton Central 30-35 mins.

By bike: Cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath thecar park ramp to the right of the main doors.

To The HaymarketBy car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoketown centre and then brown signs for The Haymarket. Parking is available inseveral surface pay and display car parks or in Festival Place shopping centre. Coach drop off point in Red Lion Lane.

By train: Basingstoke station is 10 mins walk away, through Festival Place shopping centre.

* The Forge is located within The Anvil. Roads shown in grey are pedestrianised

The Anvil

Churchill WayBasingstokeHampshire RG21 7QR

The Haymarket

Wote Street BasingstokeHampshire RG21 7NW

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Seating plans

Booking details

Red: Stalls rows A to TGreen: Circle rows A to NBlue: Side Circle rows CA to CD and DA to DDOrange: Choir seats rows A to E

Please noteThere is level access to Stalls row H and,via a lift, Circle row C and most of rowsCB, CC, DB and DC (all Side Circle).

Red: Stalls rows C to MGreen: Stalls rows N to SBlue: Circle rows A to D, plus CC and DD

Please noteThere is level access to Circle row D via a lift

Red: rows A to G

Please noteThere is level access to row A

For detailed seating plans please go to www.anvilarts.org.uk

The Anvil The HaymarketThe Forge

Box Office: At The Anvil and The Haymarket main entrances.

The Anvil Box Office is open Mon-Sat from 10am(excluding Bank Holidays)Open one hour before Sundayperformances.

The Haymarket Box Office is open Sat 10am-2pm and one hourbefore performances.

Phone lines are open until 6pm Monday to Saturday, later onperformance evenings. Please notethat lines are very busy at 10am. A queuing system is in operation.

Telephone: 01256 844244

Fax: 01256 366900

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.anvilarts.org.uk

Post: Box Office, Anvil Arts, Churchill Way, Basingstoke,Hampshire RG21 7QR

Reserved tickets are held for 3 days oruntil an hour before the performance,whichever is sooner. After this time,unpaid reservations will be released.

Sold out performances: Please contactthe Box Office to join the waiting list.

Booking FeeA booking fee per ticket will be made(except for cash payments at thecounter). Please check with the boxoffice for details.

Group BookingFor information on group bookingrates and availability, please [email protected] or call the Group Booking Line on 01256 366935 (answer service when not staffed).


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Support The Anvil Trust – now and in futureThe Anvil Trust is a registered charity. If you like what we do, please considersupporting us.

DonationsA one-off or regular donation will beused to support our programme ofevents. The Great Music of the World fund specifically supports theInternational Concert Series. Pleasecontact the Box Office for details.

Become a FriendEnjoy priority booking, no postagecharges, advance information andother benefits. Please contact the BoxOffice for details.

Make a gift in your willBy including The Anvil Trust in your will,you will also reduce your inheritancetax bill – a nice thought.

Conditions of saleIt is the nature of live performance thatstart and running times may vary.

Anvil Arts reserves the right tointroduce discounts and special offersat any time, and these cannot beapplied to tickets already purchased.

For full terms and conditions of sale,contact the box office, or seewww.anvilarts.org.uk/how-book/terms-conditions

Please note: details in this brochurewere correct at the time of going topress, but changes may be unavoidable.

The Anvil Trust is grateful forthe support of the following:

Funded by:

Sponsors and Corporate Members:

You can pay by:

Mastercards and all Visa cards

Postal orders and Anvil Arts vouchers

We do not accept personal cheques

Please do not send cash through the post

Gift Vouchers: Are available from the Box Office. They are redeemable for tickets (subject to booking fee) in any Anvil Arts venue, and valid fortwelve months.

Please note we do not accept Theatre Tokens

No refunds can be given. We offerticket cancellation protection – pleasecontact the Box Office for details, orvisit www.ticketplangroup.com

Exchange and resale of tickets Once tickets have been printed, theycan be exchanged within the run of the same event for tickets of the samevalue at a cost of 50p per ticket. Losttickets can be reprinted at a cost of 50p per ticket. We operate a resalefacility on sold out perfomances(charged per ticket).

Paying less for your ticketsDiscounts are available forperformances where stated

Only one discount can apply to any one ticket

Infants in arms: children under 2 yearsold when accompanied by an adultticket holder require an infant in armsticket, price £1 (available at selectedperformances only).

You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility

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Anvil Arts operates a free AccessList in order to improve ourservice to patrons with accessneeds. Registration forms areavailable from the Box Office orAnvil Arts website.

• Both of our ticket counters have drop down counters forwheelchair users.

• The Anvil and The Haymarket are equipped with infra-redhearing enhancement systems foruse with headsets or portableinduction loops. Both are availablefrom the Stewards’ point.

• If you require any help inplanning your visit, please contactthe Box Office.

The Anvil and The Forge

Up to six wheelchair spaces in TheAnvil, and up to two in The Forge.Lift to Circle level and accessibletoilets on both floors.

The Haymarket and The Exchange

Two wheelchair spaces at Stalls level,and two at Circle level, reached viaa lift. Lift to all levels, a platform liftto The Exchange, and accessibletoilets on the ground floor.

Blue badge parking is available in car parks within a shortdistance of both The Anvil andThe Haymarket. Please seewww.basingstoke.gov.uk for full details.

The Anvil and The Haymarket foyersare open one hour before allperformances, except The AnvilInternational Concert Series eveningswhen they will open at 6pm.

Bars at both The Anvil and TheHaymarket are located in the stalls andcircle foyers. The bars open pre-showand during the interval, serving aselection of beer, wine, spirits, softdrinks, hot beverages, confectionaryand ice cream. For most performancesinterval drinks can be pre-ordered atthe bar and may be taken into theauditorium in plastic glasses. Re-admission to the auditorium with drinksonce the performance has started willnot be permitted. We operate aChallenge 21 Policy in our venues.

After the auditorium doors have closed,latecomers may only be admitted at asuitable point in the performance, atthe discretion of the Duty Manager.Anvil Arts reserves the right to refuseadmission and to request any ticketholder to leave the building.

Sound levels are monitored inaccordance with the conditions of the licensing authority.

Photography and recording of anykind, including the use of mobilephones, is strictly prohibited withinthe auditorium.

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MarchTue 5, 7.30pm The Straits The Anvil 3

AprilThu 4, 8pm Russell Kane The Anvil 3Thu 4, 8.15pm Megan Henwood The Forge 3Fri 5, 7.30pm Suggs – My Life Story in Words and Music The Anvil 4Fri 5, 7.45pm James Grant The Forge 4Sat 6, 7.45pm Philharmonia Orchestra The Anvil 5Sun 7, 3pm National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain The Anvil 5Fri 12, 7.45pm Jack Bruce The Anvil 7Sat 13, 6pm Hampshire County Youth Band 50th Anniversary The Anvil 7Sun 14, 3pm Mnozil Brass The Anvil 7Tue 16, 7.45pm Czech Philharmonic Orchestra The Anvil 7Thu 18, 7.30pm Shaolin Warriors The Anvil 8Thu 18, 7.45pm Buster Plays Buster The Forge 8Fri 19, 7.45pm Joan Collins The Anvil 8Fri 19, 8pm Jackie Oates’s Lullabies The Forge 9Sat 20, 7.30pm Ludovico Einaudi The Anvil 9Sun 21, 8pm Rich Hall The Anvil 9Sun 21, 8.15pm Nels Andrews The Forge 10Tue 23, 7.45pm Budapest Festival Orchestra The Anvil 10Wed 24, 7.45pm Loudon Wainwright III The Anvil 10Thu 25, 7.45pm The Solid Silver 60s Show The Anvil 12Thu 25, 8pm The Toy Hearts The Forge 12Fri 26, 7.30pm Hormonal Housewives The Anvil 12Fri 26, 7.45pm Chris Wood The Forge 13Sat 27, 7.30pm Hampshire County Youth Orchestra The Anvil 13Sun 28, 7.30pm An Evening with the Stars from The Anvil 13 Strictly Come DancingTue 30, 7.30pm Tosca The Anvil 13Tue 30, 7.45pm Luke Jackson The Forge 14

Sat 6, 2pm Michaela Strachan’s Really Wild Adventures The Haymarket 4Wed 10, 7.30pm Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham The Haymarket 5Thu 11, 2pm Spot’s Birthday Party The Haymarket 6Fri 12, 10.30am, 1.30pm Spot’s Birthday Party The Haymarket 6Sat 13, 10.30am, 1.30pm Spot’s Birthday Party The Haymarket 6Sun 14, 10.30am, 1.30pm Spot’s Birthday Party The Haymarket 6Fri 19, 7.30pm A Celebration of Neil Diamond The Haymarket 9Wed 24, 7.30pm Curiosity Shop The Haymarket 11Thu 25, 2pm & 7.30pm Curiosity Shop The Haymarket 11Fri 26, 7.30pm Curiosity Shop The Haymarket 11Sat 27, 2pm & 7.30pm Curiosity Shop The Haymarket 11

MayFri 3, 8pm Pink Martini The Anvil 15Sat 4, 7pm Evening of Youth Music The Anvil 15Sun 5, 7pm The Mayor’s Spring Concert The Anvil 15Thu 9, 7.30pm Jools Holland The Anvil 16Fri 10, 7.30pm Brodowski Quartet The Forge 16Fri 10, 8pm Jack Dee The Anvil 16Sat 11, 7.45pm Philharmonia Orchestra The Anvil 17

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Sun 12, 7.30pm Al Murray The Anvil 17Sun 12, 7.45pm Gilmore and Roberts The Forge 17Fri 17, 8pm Jimmy Carr The Anvil 18Fri 17, 8.15pm Omar Puente Quartet The Forge 18Sat 18, 7.45pm Elvis Presley’s Aloha from Hawaii! The Anvil 18Sat 18, 8pm Sam Carter The Forge 19Sun 19, 7.30pm Jack Jones The Anvil 19Thu 23, 7.45pm Oxford Philomusica and Nicola Benedetti The Anvil 19Sat 25, 7.30pm The Zombies The Anvil 21Sat 25, 7.45pm The Kennedys The Forge 21Tue 28, 7.30pm Sally Morgan The Anvil 21Thu 30, 8pm Sean Lock The Anvil 23Thu 30, 8.15pm Charlie Wood The Forge 23Fri 31, 4.30pm Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! The Anvil 22

Thu 2, 7.30pm Nihal The Haymarket 14Fri 3, 7pm West-Live The Haymarket 14Sat 4, 7.30pm Inspector Norse The Haymarket 15Thu 9, 7.30pm An Evening of Dirty Dancing The Haymarket 15Fri 10, 7.30pm The Fureys and Davey Arthur The Haymarket 16Sat 11, 2pm Andy & Mike’s Tick Tock Time Machine! The Haymarket 17Tue 14, 7.30pm BATS - Little Shop of Horrors The Haymarket 18Wed 15, 7.30pm BATS - Little Shop of Horrors The Haymarket 18Thu 16, 7.30pm BATS - Little Shop of Horrors The Haymarket 18Fri 17, 7.30pm BATS - Little Shop of Horrors The Haymarket 18Sat 18, 2.30pm & 7.30pm BATS - Little Shop of Horrors The Haymarket 18Tue 21, 7.30pm Murder In Play The Haymarket 20Wed 22, 7.30pm Murder In Play The Haymarket 20Thu 23, 2pm & 7.30pm Murder In Play The Haymarket 20Fri 24, 7.30pm Murder In Play The Haymarket 20Sat 25, 2pm & 7.30pm Murder In Play The Haymarket 20Thu 30, 7.30pm Rose-Marie The Haymarket 23Fri 31, 7.30pm Dennis Locorriere The Haymarket 23

JuneSat 1, 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! The Anvil 22Sun 2, 10.30am & 1.30pm Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! The Anvil 22Wed 5, 7.45pm Philharmonia Orchestra The Anvil 24Sat 8, 7.45pm London Mozart Players The Anvil 25Sun 9, 7.30pm Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells “For Two” The Anvil 26Sun 9, 7.45pm Woody Mann The Forge 26Thu 13, 7.45pm Milos The Anvil 27Sat 15, 7.30pm Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra The Anvil 26Wed 19, 8pm Kerry Ellis and Brian May The Anvil 29Thu 20, 8pm Elvis Costello The Anvil 29Fri 21, 7.45pm Bert Kaempfert Gala Concert The Anvil 29Fri 21, 8pm Eve Selis The Forge 29Sat 22, 7pm Lynden School of Dance The Anvil 30Sun 23, 2pm & 7pm Lynden School of Dance The Anvil 30Tue 25, 7pm Basingstoke Primary Schools Festival The Anvil 30Wed 26, 7pm Basingstoke Primary Schools Festival The Anvil 30Fri 28, 7.45pm John Williams Blockbusters The Anvil 31Sat 29, 7.30pm Sing-a-Long-a Grease The Anvil 32Sun 30, 6pm Hampshire County Youth Orchestra The Anvil 32

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June (continued)

Sat 1, 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Haymarket 24Fri 7, 7.30pm Three Bonzos and a Piano The Haymarket 24Sat 8, 7.30pm Flamenco Express The Haymarket 25Fri 14, 7.30pm Fusion Dance Show The Haymarket 26Sat 15, 7.30pm Fusion Dance Show The Haymarket 26Wed 19, 7.30pm Steaming The Haymarket 28Thu 20, 2pm & 7.30pm Steaming The Haymarket 28Fri 21, 7.30pm Steaming The Haymarket 28Sat 22, 2pm & 7.30pm Steaming The Haymarket 28Wed 26, 7.30pm Chas and Dave The Haymarket 30Fri 28, 2pm Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales The Haymarket 31Sat 29, 11am & 2pm Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales The Haymarket 31

JulyWed 3, 7.30pm Winchester Area Schools Orchestras and The Anvil 32 Choir Summer FestivalSat 6, 2pm Vanessa Golborn School of Dance (Juniors) The Anvil 33Sun 7, 2pm & 7.30pm Vanessa Golborn School of Dance (Seniors) The Anvil 33Sat 13, 2pm & 7pm Petite School of Dancing The Anvil 34Sat 20, 2pm & 7.30pm Lisa Jane School of Dance The Anvil 35Sat 27, 3pm & 7.30pm Happy Feet Dance Academy The Anvil 35

Wed 3, 6.30pm Bramley School The Haymarket 32Sat 6, 2pm & 7pm Jeannine Greville Dance The Haymarket 33Wed 10, 7.30pm The New Basingstoke Youth Theatre The Haymarket 33Thu 11, 7.30pm The New Basingstoke Youth Theatre The Haymarket 33Sat 13, 7.30pm The Bootleg Shadows The Haymarket 34Wed 17, 6.30pm Hatch Warren Infant School The Haymarket 34Fri 19, 7.30pm Cullum Dance Company The Haymarket 34Sat 20, 1pm & 7.30pm Cullum Dance Company The Haymarket 34Wed 24, 7pm B.A.D. Company The Haymarket 35



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