Marine Theatre

A = Axel Zwingenberger

B = Ben Waters

C = Charlie Watts

Axel & Charlie played on a TV programme in the 80's called "A Left Hand Like God". This was watched by Ben Waters at the age of 14, who was inspired by them to follow a career in boogie woogie.

Axel is a former concert pianist who also fell in love with boogie woogie... and is acknowledged, along with Ben and Jools Holland, as one of the finest exponents of the genre. Rolling Stone Charlie needs no introduction or confirmation of his excellence. A performance in London in April was described by The Times as "like a bouncy castle for grown ups"! These guys truly love their music and they are coming to the Marine Theatre along with the very talented bassist, Dave Green.

£18 Advance / £19 Door
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Celebrate the life and music of one of Hollywood's most adorable stars.

Remember ‘Que Sera Sera’, ‘Deadwood Stage’ and ‘Sentimental Journey’? Reminisce and rediscover great songs from ‘Calamity Jane’, ‘Pillow Talk’, ‘Young at Heart’, ‘Love Me or Leave Me’ and ‘The Pyjama Game’. Enjoy this stylish musical cabaret tribut...e to Doris Day with glitz and glamour, songs, stories, laughter and anecdotes from her life. Discover the story of the real Doris Day, in a performance backed by the Rhythm boys, a live band of talented musicians.

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Expect brilliant self-penned comic songs introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour. Richard is an evergreen performer who appeals to all ages, maintaining his reputation as one of Britain's top comedy and music attractions. He is highly respected by fellow comedians for his original material and by musicians... for being a seriously talented acoustic guitarist.
Richard has achieved a BAFTA Nomination for TV Entertainer of the Year and in 2003 received the Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters for his services to live music.

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Enter a world of feverish dreaming, as storyteller and musician present an intense steam punk interpretation of Mary Shelley's modern myth. Two master performers explore the nature of the consciousness of a man made by man and the responsibility of the creator towards the created. Truly a story for our time, Frankenste...in speaks of power unleashed and our fear of the unknown.

Internationally renowned for his playful and dynamic performances, Ben Haggarty tells his stories with infectious charm and deceptive ease. Composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer, Sianed Jones, has been described as having a voice of a 'wailing Welsh banshee', a 'soft seducer', and a 'passionate revolutionary'.
Suitable for ages 14+

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Retired suburban bank manager Henry Pulling meets his eccentric Aunt Augusta at what he supposes to be his mother's funeral. She persuades him to abandon his dahlias and travel with her to Brighton, Paris, Istanbul and across the world to Paraguay.
Through Aunt Augusta, a veteran of hotel bedrooms and shady associates, ...Henry joins a shifty twilight society. To his aunt’s great delight, he finds himself coming alive as he abandons his dull and predictable life.
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With her fourth highly acclaimed album recently released, this exceptional Texan singer visits the UK with brilliant lead guitarist Manuel Schicchi. The blend of rootsy pop jangle and country noir has proved quite irresistible wherever she has played.

Vanessa Peters’ music reflects the influences of growing up in Texas... as much as how her music has matured out on the road. Voted as one of the top 10 artists in Austin a few years ago, Vanessa then packed her bags, took her show on the road, and hasn’t looked back since. In the last three years, she has played over 250 shows in 10 countries.

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Looking like they just stepped straight out of a 1940’s black and white B movie, this inimitable six-piece delivers a shot of pure and authentic jazz and blues from a bygone era, when swing was king. King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys present a breathtaking mix of 1940s Kansas City jazz and blues in a truly exhilarating,... swinging, non-stop live stage performance. The band are a formidable, all-conquering swing machine whose electric blue-suited all-action stage show will set the Marine Theatre alight.

Tickets £12 advance / £14 door

Why don’t you spice up your evening with a TheatreFriends two-course Creole pre-show supper at 6.30pm? Tickets, just £19 to include ticket to the concert, must be booked by 1st November.
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A selection of the most rewarding and exciting moments in the works of Jane Austen, Austen's Women brings to the stage the many beautifully observed women and heroines from her writings.
From scenes of high comedy to moments of pathos and loneliness, Austen's creations are painted with unnerving accuracy.
A journey into ...the "Two inches of ivory" with Lizzy Bennet, Emma Woodhouse, Anne Elliot, The Dashwood Sisters and many more, as they fall in and out of love, make friends and alienate others, commit notorious improprieties and learn important life lessons.

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An opportunity to experience the power, passion and grace of the flamenco spirit. This international flamenco company offers an intimate performance of music and dance, brought by artists direct from the birthplace of flamenco. This is a rare chance to witness the true zeal, raw energy and magic of authentic flamenco....
"Mi Tierra Flamenca left us feeling 'this is what it's all about'" Flamenco News
"tasteful artistry" Diario de Jerez

Tickets £13 (£11 under 16s)
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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri present a unique acoustic guitar based show, exploring their love of communicating with live audiences in an intimate setting. This informal and spontaneous evening brings together their original music with some of Kiki's well-known songs such as 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' and 'I've Got T...he Music In Me' plus covers of songs by musicians like Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel.

Kiki turned professional as a teenager, but large scale success came when she signed to Elton John’s record label. She went on to have hits with songs like Amoureuse and in 1976 ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ with Elton himself.

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Punk era classics by the The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Squeeze, and even Kraftwerk, reworked with a Celtic feel and the odd reel and jig thrown in for good measure.

Adrian Edmondson (vocals and ‘thrash mandolin’), best known as a comedian in The Young Ones and Bottom, is no stranger to the music w...orld, having toured with The Bonzo Doo Dah Band, and of course had a number one with Cliff Richard. His band of talented musicians include Maartin Allcock (Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull), Troy Donockley (Iona, Maddy Prior, Midge Ure) and Andy Dinan (All Ireland Fiddle Champion)
www.thebadshepherds.com

£15 advance / £17 door
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A stunning addition to our live music programme, Rob Lutes presents his collection of literate moving contemplations on life and love. A soulful singer-songwriter from Montreal, Rob is gifted with a gritty, heartfelt delivery.
Known for his inspiring and impassioned live performances, his live shows always feature extra...ordinary playing, some improvisational magic and his intense, soulful vocals.
“A brilliantly understated gem distinguished by a warm and raspy voice, honest and eloquent lyrics and evocative acoustic guitar work…among the best of the year’s roots/blues crop” Ottawa Citizen

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