4 January 2015

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NT Live presents a screening of Treasure Island – Thursday 22 January at 7pm

ROBERT Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre.

It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out and Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins.

Suitable for age 10+
Tickets: £12/ concessions £10.

Forbidden Nights -Friday 23 January at 8pm

ENJOY this classy new all-male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography.

Forbidden are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personality and honed physiques in equal measure.

They can sing, they can dance and they are VERY easy on the eye! Featuring a vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your Granny!

The evening is suitable for ages 18 to 80. Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike!

Tickets £17.50.

Chequer Mead Silver Screen presents Jimmy’s Hall – 28 January 8pm

IN 1921 Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in Ireland where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream… but above all to dance and have fun.

Jimmy’s Hall celebrates the spirit of these free thinkers. The film is set in 1932 and follows events when Jimmy returned from a decade in New York and re-opened the hall. The film is freely inspired by Jimmy’s life and turbulent times.

Rating: PG-13

Tickets £5/ concessions £4.

The Jive Aces – Friday 30 January at 7.30pm

THE Jive Aces have established themselves as the UK’s top Jive and Swing band, having reached the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent and performed for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The yellow-suited sextet are renowned for their swinging music and high-energy stage show playing songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr as well as a selection of superb originals.

The Jives Aces are kindly performing to raise funds for the refurbishment of Chequer Mead.

For more info go to www.jiveaces.com
Tickets £15/ concessions £14.