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Contemporary singer songwriter Lucy O’Day lays thought-provoking vocals over original jazz score, written and performed by internationally acclaimed pianist, Simon Latarche. Wistful and powerful, uplifting and haunting, this exciting new collaboration is a celebration of the emotive power of jazz. You’ll be lulled by Lucy’s soulful vocal and carried away on every note of Simon’s carefully crafted score. Stepping into the jazz scene from her commended singer songwriter roots, Lucy’s contemporary lyrics and heartfelt delivery are perfectly accompanied by pianist and composer, Simon Latarche. Performing across the UK for over two decades, and au fait with genre-spanning standards, Simon’s original compositions are dedicated to his first love, jazz. Together Lucy and Simon conjure a timeless, atmospheric sound inspired by such female jazz greats as Nina Simone, infused with Spankie Wilson-esque soul and notes of Norah Jones. Lucy O’Day – Vocals Simon Latarche – Piano Sarah McDonagh – Saxophones/Flute Sam Norman – Double Bass Keith Marshall – Drums You can visit their website at www.simonlatarche.co.uk Suggested Audience Age: For all ages Dave Hankin invites you to experience the sounds of a bygone era as he brings his 18 piece Big Band to THE BURRELL THEATRE for the first time to recapture the timeless classics of the incomparable Glenn Miller Orchestra. Come and hear the music that will transport you back to the heady days of the 1940s and listen to unforgettable numbers such as “In the Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “String of Pearls” and “Tuxedo Junction”. This is an unmissable show for Big Band and swing fans alike or the incurable romantics who want to step back in time. Audiences of all ages will be thrilled by the sound of this amazing Big Band. The Dave Hankin Big Band have been described in the press as “jaw-droppingly good” and “exceptional…they could not be bettered”. Take a look at : davehankin.com With press accolades such as “without any exaggeration The Dave Hankin Big Band is by far the finest large-scale jazz unit that we have ever had in the South West” – “Superb instrumentation and orchestration….the blending of the reeds and brass was exceptional.” and “I really felt The Dave Hankin Big Band could not be bettered” it is not surprising that The Dave Hankin Big Band is regarded as the leading big bands in the country. This year Truro School are bringing to the stage the classic and well-loved musical ‘West Side Story’. This is an award-winning adaptation of the romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ about two feuding gangs in 1950s New York. Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, younger sister of Shark leader Bernado, fall in love and no one can stop their growing affection. But as the Jets and Sharks’ feud escalate they plan a rumble under the highway that ends in tragedy. Join Truro School in this song filled, high energy and heart breaking masterpiece. Please note, that these performances will be held in the Old Sports Hall just next to the Burrell Theatre. There is also a Matinee on the Saturday 24th Nov at 2pm Suggested audience age: 6+ This year Truro School are bringing to the stage the classic and well-loved musical ‘West Side Story’. This is an award-winning adaptation of the romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ about two feuding gangs in 1950s New York. Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, younger sister of Shark leader Bernado, fall in love and no one can stop their growing affection. But as the Jets and Sharks’ feud escalate they plan a rumble under the highway that ends in tragedy. Join Truro School in this song filled, high energy and heart breaking masterpiece. Please note, that these performances will be held in the Old Sports Hall just next to the Burrell Theatre. There is also a Matinee on the Saturday 24th Nov at 2pm Suggested audience age: 6+ This year Truro School are bringing to the stage the classic and well-loved musical ‘West Side Story’. This is an award-winning adaptation of the romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ about two feuding gangs in 1950s New York. Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, younger sister of Shark leader Bernado, fall in love and no one can stop their growing affection. But as the Jets and Sharks’ feud escalate they plan a rumble under the highway that ends in tragedy. Join Truro School in this song filled, high energy and heart breaking masterpiece. Please note, that these performances will be held in the Old Sports Hall just next to the Burrell Theatre. There is also a Matinee on the Saturday 24th Nov at 2pm Suggested audience age: 6+ This year Truro School are bringing to the stage the classic and well-loved musical ‘West Side Story’. This is an award-winning adaptation of the romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ about two feuding gangs in 1950s New York. Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, younger sister of Shark leader Bernado, fall in love and no one can stop their growing affection. But as the Jets and Sharks’ feud escalate they plan a rumble under the highway that ends in tragedy. Join Truro School in this song filled, high energy and heart breaking masterpiece. Please note, that these performances will be held in the Old Sports Hall just next to the Burrell Theatre. There is also a Matinee on the Saturday 24th Nov at 2pm Suggested audience age: 6+ This year Truro School are bringing to the stage the classic and well-loved musical ‘West Side Story’. This is an award-winning adaptation of the romantic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’ about two feuding gangs in 1950s New York. Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, younger sister of Shark leader Bernado, fall in love and no one can stop their growing affection. But as the Jets and Sharks’ feud escalate they plan a rumble under the highway that ends in tragedy. Join Truro School in this song filled, high energy and heart breaking masterpiece. Please note, that these performances will be held in the Old Sports Hall just next to the Burrell Theatre. There is also a Matinee on the Saturday 24th Nov at 2pm Suggested audience age: 6+ Based on the tale of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Hyde & Seek is a macabre ghost story with occasional spattering of vaudevillian humour. The story expands on the world of the original narrative; and the friendly, yet haunted former stage-door man, Albert, tells a grisly tale of the further misdeeds of Mr Hyde and his ‘acquaintance’ – the tormented genius Dr Jekyll. Using specially designed self-contained lighting effects Hyde and Seek is a chilling and intimate story-telling experience: ghostly figures are glimpsed briefly before vanishing, characters appear out of nowhere, and what you can’t quite see becomes a lot more disconcerting than what you can. Set in a long-abandoned theatre in Victorian London, the show has a theme of vaudeville running through it resulting in darkly comic song, dance, puppetry and even ventriloquism, which interweave with the story. Written by Ben Oldfield (Cube). Created by Michael Tonkin-Jones (Spillikin) and Ciaran Clarke (Near-Ta Theatre). Performed by Michael Tonkin-Jones (Spillikin). Suggested audience age: 12+ A family show for Christmas inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional tale. London. Christmas Eve. The snow is falling. A little girl struggles fiercely through the cold. We follow her throughout the day as she encounters the funny and zany characters of the vibrant city streets. In an attempt to stay warm she strikes a match, then a second and third. In the cold the flames blaze to life and the flickering fire illuminates her fantastic Christmas visions. With each strike we enter the tumultuous world of her imagination, meeting talking turkeys, dancing rats, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their chattering Christmas tree. Having delighted audiences in 2017 The Last Baguette return with this touching, madcap and heart-warming Christmas show. The company use their signature style of visual storytelling, live music and puppetry to shine a light on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter tale. Written by T. A. Woodsmith, winner of the Sunday Times Playwriting Award. “The energy and commitment of the company is infectious… beautiful imagery and memorable moments. This is unique theatre with a great heart” Theatre Bath
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