This crowd-pleasing musical is inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley®.
It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
After a debut tour of Wales including sell out shows in Newport’s Riverfront Theatre, Chepstow’s Drill Hall and Theatr Derek Williams in Bala, Her Story Theatre Company is again proud to present Daughter of Bala, the tale of a true Welsh heroine.
Described by critics as ‘totally unmissable’, Daughter of Bala chronicles the captivating life story of Betsi Cadwaladr: from her humble beginnings in Wales to her globetrotting escapades in service, where she encountered fellow Welsh souls in the most unexpected corners of the world. It was in her sixties, against all odds, that Betsi embarked on her most daring venture yet, defying conventions and expectations, setting sail for the Crimean battlefield to heed the call of duty as a nurse. Along the way, she found herself at odds with none other than Florence Nightingale herself, in a clash of wills that reverberates through the corridors of history.
Prepare to laugh, cry, and be swept away as Betsi’s indomitable spirit shines through in every scene. Through a tapestry of flashbacks and poignant interviews with her biographer, Betsi’s tale unfolds with heart-stopping excitement and tender humanity, in a superb script by Welsh playwright Adele Cordner.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the triumphs and tribulations of a true trailblazer. Daughter of Bala promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you inspired and uplifted.
Praise for Daughter of Bala: “Totally unmissable…Daughter of Bala challenges, educates and entertains” “One of the best plays I have ever seen.” “I was mesmerised from start to finish.” “A triumph.” “Tour de force.” “A fascinating tale told in a thoroughly captivating way.” “Amazing!”
Katie Vallis School of Music presents Best of British
hey blow the roof off every time we have them, so we couldn’t wait to invite them back again!
Featured in the BBC TV documentary “The Joy of the Guitar Riff” (alongside Brian May, Tony Iommi & Dave Grohl)Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin!!!
Many years have passed since the last UK gigs from the classic line-ups of both bands. Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the originals live or not, Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians.
In a “full on” two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band, you’ll hear their most famous songs – basically THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME!
Touring for over 15 years and seen by more than 6 million people, live and on TV, Purple Zeppelin are four talented and versatile musicians. With decades of playing between them and thousands of gigs in the UK and overseas, every show is an unforgettable experience. However, this is much more than just a great band performing all the ‘Greatest Hits’ – it’s a theatrical insight into these two giants of rock, complete with special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and audience participation! Twice voted Best UK Tribute Band, the band are genuine admirers of both Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin and with the accent firmly on entertainment this is a night not to be missed, complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s on stage antics, Jimmy Page’s twin neck Guitar, a Drum Duet and a very special Violin Bow Solo!
Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerizing show!
“This highly entertaining and musically authentic tribute band dared to match the brilliance of the originators” Chris Welch – Ex editor of Melody Maker and author of many Led Zeppelin books. “Fantastic night had by all – The audience went wild for Purple Zeppelin”Fiona Maloney – Manager, Epsom Playhouse Theatre “A joy to work with; great guys, great show, the audience loved it!”Dawn Gabriel –Manager, Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. “The band take every opportunity to involve the audience throughout – full of energy and quality.”Dave Watmore – Manager, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley “The audience feedback was fab!”Mark Barnes– Manager, The Elgiva Theatre, Cheshunt
When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well. . .
The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Karen’s silky contralto is combined with Richard’s delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage.
The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits – it’s yesterday once more…
The homecoming of Marion and Trevor O’Connor after forty years abroad is a cause for a family celebration, and their relatives are determined to pull out all the stops to welcome them back into the fold. But even the most meticulously planned celebrations can be derailed, when unexpected revelations gatecrash the party.
The Greater Good explores the hypocrisy of the lies we tell and the secrets we keep simply to maintain a middle class veneer of respectability. And, as the family sink deeper and deeper into their fallacies, there’s only question they need to answer: Can all this be so easily swept under the carpet?
