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Sunday 26th May The Spirit of '45 A new film from Ken Loach Doors open at 6.30pm, screening at 7pm prompt Cost: Entry is free though there will be a collection to cover costs An impassioned documentary about how the spirit of unity which buoyed Britain during the war years carried through to create a vision of a fairer, united society. 1945 was a pivotal year in British history. The unity that carried Britain through the war allied to the bitter memories of the inter-war years led to a vision of a better society. The spirit of the age was to be our brother’s and our sister’s keeper. Director Ken Loach has used film from Britain’s regional and national archives, alongside sound recordings and contemporary interviews, to create a rich political and social narrative. The Spirit of ’45 hopes to illuminate and celebrate a period of unprecedented community spirit in the UK, the impact of which endured for many years and which may yet be rediscovered today. The film is 90 minutes and will be followed by a discussion about the film's contemporary relevance. To see the trailer, follow this link: www.thespiritof45.com/Trailer There is further information at www.thespiritof45.com/ Contact | James Beecher | contact@stroudagainstcuts.co.uk | |
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Friday 31st May The Abyss presents LUCIFER SAVED by Peter Oswald 7.30pm Cost: £12 on the door / £10 in advance On his country estate, Lord Brook is trapped in his own shadowy past, caring for his furious repressed daughter and the war-crippled ex-Chaplain of his regiment. To relieve himself of his mental agony, and the estranged lunatic fog of denial and depression, he invites a Circus to set up on his estate. With the arrival of the brightly coloured and lawless troop of performers, come revelations of the darkest possible nature. Full of extreme physical comedy and flights of poetic language. "Our most surprising and inventive playwright." Theatre Record Peter Oswald was from 1998 to 2005 the resident writer of the Globe in London. THE ABYSS is a company of seven actors specially trained in performing 'modern verse drama'. More info at: www.the-abyss.co.uk Tickets are available from: Tourist Information, Stroud 01453 760960 Contact | Richard Vick | rickvick96@yahoo.co.uk | |
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Friday 14th June and Saturday 15th June Stephen Kings' award winning classic 'MISERY' Brought by Almost Legal Productions Doors open at 7.30pm (Performance 8pm) Cost: £10.50 Almost Legal Productions brings Stephen Kings' award winning classic 'MISERY' to Stroud. First screened in 1990 it took the world by storm. Romance novelist Paul Sheldon is caught in a blizzard driving in Colorado and crashes. He is rescued by his self-professed number one fan Annie. She saves him by pulling him out of his car and nursing him back to health at her home. There is a price to pay, however, and the writer soon discovers that he may have been better off freezing to death in the snow. Tickets are available from: Trading Post in Stroud Further info | facebook | |
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Friday 21st June The Dimanta Sisters Traditional Latvian Music and Songs Doors open at 7.30pm (Performance 8pm) Cost: £12 on the door / £10 in advance Traditional Latvian Music and Songs sung in the most powerful voices and most sure of harmonies as only sisters can. Tickets are available from: Kane’s Records 01453 766886 or here at the Lansdown Hall & Gallery office Contact | Sue Bearder | info@lansdownhall.org | |
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6th July EppyFest II With Sheelanagig 4pm to 11pm Cost: £20 or £25 on the door on the night A night of exciting and eclectic music, featuring a magical mixture of folk, prog rock, psych, jazz and art pop. The opening act is Becky Rose, followed by Tinkerscuss, She Makes War, Schnauser, Sanguine Hum and Sheelanagig. Tickets will be available from: Kane’s Records: 01453 766886 Contact | Ian Fairholm | I.Fairholm@bath.ac.uk | 01242 242571 | |
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6th September The Roving Crows 7.30pm Cost: £10 Winners of Best Folk Act at the Exposure Music Awards 2012. Multi award winning original folk-fusion outfit. Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy and unrivalled ability to connect deeply with the audience gives them real stand-alone status. The Crows fuse folk, ska, reggae and klezmer in a unique and energetic performance. Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player at The Irish Music Awards 2012. "Great party music...I love that band" Paul O'Grady, BBC (April 2012) “Really individual Celtic folk rock group” Mike Harding, BBC (Nov 2012) Tickets will be available from Kanes Records: 01453 766886 Contact | info@rovingcrows.com | www.rovingcrows.com | facebook | youtube | twitter | |
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