Nottingham Playhouse - Music Events http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/rss/category/music Music Events at Nottingham Playhouse en-gb <![CDATA[Saint Raymond]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 Saint Raymond returns with his acoustic guitar and a fine selection of original and cover songs.

Saturday 4 February 8pm

Tickets: £7, Concessions & Under 26s £5

<p>Saint Raymond returns with his acoustic guitar and a fine selection of original and cover songs to share with us after a successful performance as part of the Live and Local showcase in October 2011.</p> <p>Very popular on the local music scene, this Indie singer/songwriter writes all his own material including the acclaimed ‘Bonfires’ and ‘She said no’.</p> ]]> 2012-02-04T20:00:00 2012-02-04T20:00:00 <![CDATA[The Mamma Mia Concert]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 One of the worlds greatest Abba Shows! A must see for Abba fans, both young and old…the ultimate Abba experience!

Thursday 9 February 7:30pm

Tickets: £18, Concessions £16

<p>This is one of the worlds greatest Abba Shows! A must see for Abba fans, both young and old&#8230;the ultimate Abba experience!</p> <p>The sheer brilliance of Abba&#8217;s music is performed live in this brand-new production which features video projections of Abba and the smash hit film &#8216;Mamma Mia&#8217;</p> <p>So sit back and enjoy Abba&#8217;s greatest hits including &#8216;Dancing Queen&#8217;, &#8216;Waterloo&#8217;, &#8216;Mamma Mia&#8217; and &#8216;Thank You for the Music&#8217;.</p> ]]> 2012-02-09T19:30:00 2012-02-09T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Andy Whittle]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 This popular singer-songwriter returns to the Playhouse with his own brand of beautifully crafted and engaging folk music.

Thursday 9 February 8pm

Tickets: £10

Reviews: rv. Chiming, Folky, Lovelorn and Melodic ,rn. NME

<p>Hailing from Nottingham and possessing a natural gift for melody and strong, emotive lyrics, <strong>Andy Whittle</strong> has firmly established himself as one of the best young songwriters in the UK.</p> ]]> 2012-02-09T20:00:00 2012-02-09T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Richard Digance]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 This award-winning folk entertainer has travelled the world with his guitar and a treasure chest of stories from the last 40 years on the road.

Friday 10 February at 7.45pm

£12 (£10 Concessions)

<p>This award-winning folk entertainer has travelled the world with his guitar and a treasure chest of stories from the last 40 years on the road.</p> <p>His brilliant self-penned,comic songs provide an endearing, quirky commentary on life and are introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour.</p> ]]> 2012-02-10T19:45:00 2012-02-10T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Swinging at the Cotton Club]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 Exciting music and dance routines from the famous Cotton Club - New York City's 1920's and 30's hot spot.

Saturday 11 February 7:45pm

Tickets: £15, Concessions £12.50

<p><strong><em>Swinging at the Cotton Club</em></strong> is the action-packed show celebrating the music, dance and songs of the Cotton Club &#8211; New York City&#8217;s famous nightclub of the 1920&#8217;s and 30&#8217;s.</p> <p>In this show, the exciting music and dance routines are recreated by the fabulous jiving Lindy Hoppers, the world&#8217;s premier Jazz dance company, and the exciting Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra &#8211; who together communicate the exuberance of the music and dance of the Cotton Club.</p> ]]> 2012-02-11T19:45:00 2012-02-11T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Dinner on Stage with Cabaret]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 A truly memorable and unique opportunity to enjoy a very special VIP evening on stage at Nottingham Playhouse.

Wednesday 15 February 7:30pm

£75 per person (£60 Backstage Pass members)

<p>A truly memorable and unique opportunity to enjoy a very special <span class="caps">VIP</span> evening on stage at Nottingham Playhouse. The ticket price includes sparkling wine and canapés on arrival, a delicious three-course meal, wine and coffee – all served to you on our historic stage.</p> <p><strong>Stefan Bednarczyk</strong>, star of our hit comedy <em>Forever Young</em> and Musical Director of <em>Private Lives</em>, will bring to life the songs of Flanders &amp; Swann and Noël Coward at the grand piano. Plus you’ll have the chance to win some magnificent prizes. All proceeds will go towards supporting our ground-breaking education and outreach work, and developing our programme of world-class theatre.</p> ]]> 2012-02-15T19:30:00 2012-02-15T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Ola Onabule]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 Spanning nearly two decades, British Nigerian Soul and Jazz singer / songwriter Ola is now a regular presence at some of the world’s premier festivals and concert halls.

Friday 24 February 8.00pm

Tickets: £20 (concessions £18)

<p><strong>Ola Onabule</strong> is one of Britain&#8217;s most successful international soul and jazz artists, recording and producing seven albums on his label Rugged Ram Records. The singer-songwriter has performed on the largest festival stages worldwide including the main stage of Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival and many others.</p> <p>In his career, Ola has shared the stage with some of the world&#8217;s finest soul and jazz artistes: Al Jarreau, Dianne Reeves, Joe Zawinul, Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, Roy Hargrove, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle. </p> <p>For this show Ola will be performing songs from his new album <strong>Seven Shades Darker</strong> and his extensive repertoire. </p> <p>More information on Ola can be found on his website <a href="http://www.ola-onabule.co.uk/">here</a></p> ]]> 2012-02-24T20:00:00 2012-02-24T20:00:00 <![CDATA[The Demon Barber Roadshow]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 Traditional folk music combined with England's most exciting dancers to give it that bit of oomph!

Saturday 25 February 7:45pm

Tickets: £15, Concessions £13

<p><strong>Winners of &#8216;Best Live Act&#8217; at <span class="caps">BBC</span> Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009.</strong></p> <p>Youthful, enthralling, charismatic, and with bags of attitude, The Demon Barbers combine solid traditional acoustic instruments and songs with the added oomph of a superbly tight rhythm section, making a unique and captivating sound.</p> <p>In this concert, they team up with some of England’s most exciting young traditional dancers to create a high energy music and dance spectacular.</p> <p>&#8220;One of the best live bands I have seen. If you get a chance to see them &#8211; don&#8217;t miss it. They are brilliant&#8221; Mike Harding (<span class="caps">BBC</span> Radio 2)</p> ]]> 2012-02-25T19:45:00 2012-02-25T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Forever Young]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 The theatrical saga section is back by popular demand – this is your LAST CHANCE to see what all the fuss is about!

Wednesday 29 February - Saturday 10 March

Tickets: £20 (concessions £18) Groups 8+ £16, Bargain Seats £10

Reviews: rv. Outstanding...a must-must see ,rn. Nottingham Post , ,rv. Goes down a storm ,rn. The Guardian , ,rv. Saw it last year and again tonight, it just gets better. Simply fantastic. ,rn. Audience Member

<p>Following two phenonmenal runs, the smash-hit musical comedy is back by popular demand for the <span class="caps">VERY</span> <span class="caps">LAST</span> <span class="caps">TIME</span>.</p> <p>Set in a nursing home for actors, a group of aged panto performers are determined to prove that it’s not all behind them with a host of classic routines, surprisingly athletic dancing and a rousing rock ‘n’ roll sing-along.</p> <p>From Nirvana to Tom Jones, Aqua to Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin to Gloria Gaynor, nothing is off vocal limits. Mix in some slapstick, magic, Shakespeare, dance routines and a finale that will bring you to your feet and you have all the ingredients for a fantastic night out.</p> <p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.gleeds.com/uk_ireland/index.cfm" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/eb573n.jpg" border="0" alt="Forever Young is sponsored by Gleeds Nottingham"></a></p> <p><strong><span class="caps">CAST</span> <span class="caps">AND</span> <span class="caps">CREATIVE</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Mr Jardine</strong> &#8211; Mark Jardine<br /> <strong>Mr Powell</strong> &#8211; Marcus Powell<br /> <strong>Mr Elkington</strong> &#8211; John Elkington<br /> <strong>Ms Little</strong> &#8211; Rebecca Little<br /> <strong>Ms Storey</strong> &#8211; Claire Storey<br /> <strong>Mr Bednarczyk</strong> &#8211; Stefan Bednarczyk</p> <p><strong>Author</strong> &#8211; Erik Gedeon<br /> <strong>Director</strong> &#8211; Giles Croft<br /> <strong>Designer</strong> &#8211; Claire Thompson<br /> <strong>Lighting Designer</strong> &#8211; Nick Morris<br /> <strong>Sound Designer</strong> &#8211; Drew Baumohl<br /> <strong>MD</strong> &#8211; Stefan Bednarczyk<br /> <strong>Choreographer</strong> &#8211; Adele Parry</p> ]]> 2012-02-29T19:45:00 2012-03-10T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Walsh & Pound]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn't think were possible on harmonica.

Thursday 8 March 8pm

Tickets: £10

<p><strong>Will Pound</strong> and <strong>Dan Walsh</strong> are two of the most exciting and unique young musicians on today&#8217;s music scene.</p> <p>Labelled respectively as &#8216;one of the most original harmonica players in Britain&#8217; and &#8216;the UK&#8217;s top Clawhammer banjoist&#8217;, Walsh and Pound have gained critical acclaim for their live performances across the UK, including The Sage Gateshead, London&#8217;s Southbank Centre and significant festivals.</p> <p>Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn&#8217;t think were possible on harmonica.</p> ]]> 2012-03-08T20:00:00 2012-03-08T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Gang of Angels]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 Funky vocalists with a wide genre of music from contemporary to experimental and soulful.

Saturday 10 March 8pm

Tickets: £7, Concessions and Under 26s £5

<p>The <strong>Gang of Angels</strong> (G.O.A) choir is a local collective of funky vocalists who sing all genres of music with a contemporary, experimental, soulful twist. Having performed all over the country and also individually, they will share an intimate evening&#8217;s performance of both orginial songs and rare covers. The choir has recently collaborated with artists such as Scorzayzee (Nottingham-based Rapper / Actor), Jugganaut (Rapper) and Debris (Poet).</p> ]]> 2012-03-10T20:00:00 2012-03-10T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Reasons to be Cheerful]]> Auditorium 0.00000000 0.00000000 Part gig, part play, this acclaimed coming-of-age tale features Ian Dury and the Blockhead's greatest hits.

Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 April, 8pm

Tickets: £15 (Concessions £12.50), Under 26s, Bargain Seats & Groups 8+ £10

Author: Paul Sirett, music by Ian Dury

Reviews: rv. It’s always engaging. And in those moments when the story, the rock 'n' roll mentality and the music come together, it's unstoppable. , ,rn. The Times *** , ,rv. The Musical is a Graeae Theatre Company triumph. The BBC-banned Spasticus Autisticus is joyfully defiant. , ,rn. The Guardian *** , ,rv. It’s got a heart of gold and with an excellent band, it’s a must for die-hard Dury fans. , ,rn. Daily Mail ***

<p>It’s 1979: Labour loses to the Tories, strikes rock the nation and Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3) climbs the charts. As the ultimate fans, Vinnie and his mates would do anything to see Dury at the Hammersmith Odeon, only the gig is sold out. But life has a habit of throwing strange things at you, and one night of frustration becomes something else entirely&#8230;</p> <p>Part gig, part play, this acclaimed coming-of-age tale directed by Graeae&#8217;s Jenny Sealey and featuring Ian Dury and the Blockhead&#8217;s greatest hits will fill Nottingham Playhouse with raucous glee. &#8216;Ave it!</p> <p>Graeae is the UK&#8217;s leading disability theatre company. They champion accessibility and provide a platform for new generations of Deaf and disabled talent.</p> <p><strong>All performances include captioned dialogue, <span class="caps">BSL</span>-interpreted songs and audio description.</strong> For best access to the captioning screen, deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons are advised <span class="caps">NOT</span> to book seats in the first five rows of stalls seating or at the extreme sides of the auditorium. Please book stalls tickets in Row F or further back. Patrons wishing to access the audio description are encouraged to arrive at the theatre one half-hour ahead of time to pick up headsets, explore the set model box and listen to the audio introduction before the performance.</p> ]]> 2012-04-03T20:00:00 2012-04-07T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Ruth Notman]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalist will take takes audiences on a musical journey through epic film-score-like arrangements and simple stripped-down ballards.

Thursday 19 April 8pm

Tickets: £10

Musicians: Ruth Notman

Reviews: rv. After hearing Ruth, I was totally blown away ,rn. Kate Rusby

<p><strong><span class="caps">BBC</span> Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalist</strong></p> <p>This Nottinghamshire singer and songwriter&#8217;s début album <em>Threads</em> received superb local and national acclaim when it was released in 2007. Her second album <em>The Life of Lilly</em> continues to push boundaries of folk as Ruth takes listeners on a musical journey through epic film-score-like arrangements and simple stripped-down ballards.</p> ]]> 2012-04-19T20:00:00 2012-04-19T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Elena Hargreaves]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 This contemporary pop singer from Nottingham is back by popular demand.

Saturday 21 April 8pm

Tickets: £7, Concessions & Under 26s £5

Reviews: rv. “In Your Eyes”, particularly, is exquisitely exotic, assisted immeasurably in this regard by being sung almost entirely in Spanish. , ,rn. Al Draper, www.nottinghamlive.co.uk , ,rv. Elena’s voice is beautifully haunting, a gorgeous clear tone. , ,rn. Richard Spurr, BBC Radio Nottingham

<p>Elena Hargreaves is a talented young actress and singer songwriter from Nottingham. Her music is sang passionately from her heart and she also sings in Spanish on some of her tracks to show appreciation to her Colombian roots. </p> <p>She is a modern day contemporary pop musician who writes her own original tracks and performs with great flair and grace. Elena will be joined on stage by her sister Stephanie Hargreaves during her set in the Playroom.</p> <p>Having performed at the Live &amp; Local showcase in October she received these reviews:</p> <p>“In Your Eyes”, particularly, is exquisitely exotic, assisted immeasurably in this regard by being sung almost entirely in Spanish” </p> <p>- Al Draper, www.nottinghamlive.co.uk </p> <p>“Elena’s voice is beautifully haunting, a gorgeous clear tone” </p> <p>- Richard Spurr, <span class="caps">BBC</span> Radio Nottingham</p> <p>You can hear Elena Hargreaves on YouTube by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RGHCkdGrYU&amp;feature=youtu.be">clicking here</a></p> ]]> 2012-04-21T20:00:00 2012-04-21T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Gilmore Roberts]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award nominees Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts combine astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies with considerable song-writing talent to make a truly distinctive sound.

Thursday 10 May, 8pm

Tickets: £10

<p><span class="caps">BBC</span> Radio 2 Horizon Award nominees <strong>Katriona Gilmore</strong> and <strong>Jamie Roberts</strong> combine astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies with considerable song-writing talent to make a truly distinctive sound. Since releasing their début album <em>Shadows &amp; Half Light</em> in 2008, Gilmore and Roberts have been wowing audiences across the country with their unassumingly confident displays of instrumental technique.</p> ]]> 2012-05-10T20:00:00 2012-05-10T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Liam O'Kane]]> Playroom 0.00000000 0.00000000 Liam O'Kane is a Nottingham based singer/songwriter and the lead singer of Ska/Reggae band Jimmy the Squirrel.

Saturday 16 June 8pm

Tickets £7, Concessions £5

<p>Liam O’kane is a Nottingham-based singersongwriter and lead singer of ska/reggae band Jimmy the Squirrel who play a raw and rootsy<br /> organic brand of acoustic ska, reggae &amp; folk.</p> <p>Influenced by the likes of Joe Strummer, Bedouin Soundclash and Tim Armstrong, Liam’s music is a mixture of up-tempo and melodic songs with vocal harmonies.</p> ]]> 2012-06-16T20:00:00 2012-06-16T20:00:00