Events Listing

String Quintet I Musicanti brings together some of the UK’s most experienced and respected musicians, all hand-picked by the group’s artistic director, international double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch. I Musicanti presents eye-catching programmes with a particular emphasis on great works by unknown composers and unknown works by great composers. This concert will include works by Dvořák and Bottesini as well as a recently commissioned quintet by Valentina Ciardelli.

The Opening Reception of our Art Exhibition gives you your first chance to see hundreds of works from local artists, with most items available to purchase. The entry price includes a complimentary drink. No need to book – just turn up!
The Exhibition is then open daily 10.30am-5pm until 10th August, with £1 entry fee.

Classical guitarist Frederick Lawton returns with a programme for solo guitar. Frederick teaches guitar in London and is currently working on two recording projects.

Due to a recent nerve injury, Alistair will not be able to play all that he originally intended to, but as it is healing well, he will be able to reintroduce some piano pieces back into his program, which will also include readings from his newly-published book of poems, Not What We Were Expecting – some comic, some very touching.
Expect some impressions and comedy too.

Pianist & arranger Dominic Alldis joins bassist Andrew Cleyndert and drummer Martin France to explore the meeting point of two musical worlds: classical and jazz. Taking inspiration from the Jacques Loussier Trio and the Modern Jazz Quartet, The Dominic Alldis Trio brings a fresh approach to famous themes from classical music, opera and folk songs. Their music will appeal to anyone who loves the music of Bach, Tchaikovsky or Chopin as well as Michel Legrand and Dave Brubeck.
“The arrangements are strikingly original, respectfully presented, as you will never have heard them” – Independent on Sunday

All in a Garden Green
Hexachordia strives to place early music in its historical context and thus appeal to audiences new to this genre. They recreate the flexibility that was expected at a time when professional musicians needed both a good singing voice and skill in playing a number of different instruments. Each member of this trio performs on a variety of instruments, enabling them to feature different instrumental and vocal combinations. In this programme they will celebrate the joy of the English garden in music, song and verse, tracing its history from monastic herb gardens to more formal landscapes.

Shropshire’s funkiest party band promises a night of belting tunes from the 80s, 90s and 00s with a bit of Soul and Motown thrown into the mix to get you up on your feet and onto the dance floor!
A fabulous evening is guaranteed so get those dancing shoes and grooving moves at the ready!
With cabaret-style seating, a continuous bar and ample room for dancing.

Trio Meister Raro – Rachel Roberts (viola), Robert Plane (clarinet) and Tim Horton (piano) – explore works for this mellow combination of instruments encompassing both acknowledged masterpieces and fascinating curiosities. Much of the ensemble’s repertoire, from Schumann’s Märchenerzählungen to Huw Watkin’s Speak Seven Seas, focuses on storytelling and fantasy. This focus will be reflected in the Trio’s programme for this evening, which will also include Mozart’s charming Kegelstatt Trio.

An open-air production brought to you by Boxtree Productions; with hilarious comedy, magic and toe-tapping songs contributing to this wonderful retelling of Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic tale for all generations (age 4 upwards). And what better setting than the lawn at Acton Scott Hall?
Bring blankets or chairs to sit on and dress for the great British Weather! Cancellation only in the event of dangerous conditions. Wind in the Willows themed refreshments will be available courtesy of Acton Scott Hall.
* Student price applies to children 4-16 only, for this event.

Winners of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition 2023, the Mela Guitar Quartet specialise in eclectic programming and ingenious arranging to bring out the orchestral colours and possibilities of four guitars. They are continuously adding to the repertoire through adventurous arrangements of much-loved orchestral works and commissions of new music. The quartet has released several acclaimed albums and have performed in top venues in the UK, Europe and China - even Jimi Hendrix’s bedroom!
“...collective technical brilliance and preternatural ensemble” – Gramophone

A visual tour of some of the works of Art depicted in his book Art Firsts. The first smile, the first kiss, the first self-portrait and many others. Each painting explored and discussed in terms of its role in the evolution of art and its influence on subsequent artists. An entertaining and insightful tour of western art by Nick Trend, an accomplished public speaker and Art Historian.
Please note that this talk will now take place in the Parish Centre, just over the road from the Church.

Ricky Cool and the In Crowd will be serving up a delicious gumbo of sounds including Red Hot Rhythm and Blues, Scintillating Ska and Bluebeat as well as Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Classics by the likes of Ray Charles, Ken Boothe, Booker T. and the M.G.’s, Toots and the Maytals are mixed with original numbers to create a toe-tapping musical experience, guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor and bustin’ some moves!
With cabaret-style seating, a continuous bar and ample room for dancing.

Opera Anywhere tour professional, staged and pop-up, family-friendly opera and operetta all over the UK with repertoire including Gilbert and Sullivan, Mozart, Puccini, Menotti and more. For the 2024 Grand Finale, the company brings us Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic The Pirates of Penzance. We learn how an unfortunate case of mishearing results in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic, who sets course to become a pirate rather than a pilot! We can look forward to an entertaining evening as the twists and turns of this operetta unfold with ingenious characters, sublime lyrics and well-known songs including I am the very model of a modern Major-General and The Policeman’s Song When a felon’s not engaged in his employment.