Reserved Seating – Change to Telephone Number
With immediate effect the number to call if you do not require your reserved seating for any performance has changed – it is now 01255-815550
The New Season starts on Monday 7th October
Results from Popularity Poll from Last Season
Speakers:
1st Mark Smith (For Valour – The Story of the Victoria Cross, Part 2)
2nd Rev’d Kate Botley. (Sharing stories of faith)
3rd Dr Richard Shepherd. (Unnatural Causes – Some Tales of the Unexpected)
Music:
1st Stringfever. (A range of music from classical to popular)
2nd Christine Bovil. (Edith Piaf music and popular classics)
3rd The Syd Lawrence Orchestra (Big Band Brass)
Overall Winner: Stringfever.
The Committee look forward to welcoming you back.
Please remember to bring your membership cards each week.
We still have places available should you know anyone that might like to join.
Monday 7th October
An outstanding start to the season.
Swinging at The Cotton Club
Featuring The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra and
The Lindy Hop Dance Company.
A vivacious and toe tapping show that had the audience clapping, tapping, and singing along to classic swing tunes from the Cotton Club era 1920’s to 1940’s. The authentic music including some amazing vocals, was complimented by the energetic dancing of the Lindy Hop Dance Company.
October 14th – Nick Penny – Call of the Kingfisher
An inspirational evening combining natural history education with soothing harp and hand pan music mixed with recorded bird song. A fascination insight into the birds and animals found along the banks of the River Nene. The speaker has spent many years recording bird song, often at the crack of dawn, and taking breath taking pictures of the wildlife. He has then composed musical pieces combining the bird song and the gentle contemplative sound of the harp and hand pan.
October 21st
Cantanti (otherwise known as Belle Voci)
Sophie and Emily delighted the audience with an eclectic mix of music from classic opera, musical theatre and film music to contemporary pop music given an operatic twist. Their mission is to make opera exciting for a wide range of audiences. They definitely succeeded tonight, with many members requesting a return visit from this talented duo.
October 28th
Judith Holden entertained members with an irreverant view of ageing and tales of her career in entertainment. Her observations struck a chord with the audience, and had them laughing all evening. She is a dedicated cold water swimmer, and as she was staying locally arranged to meet up with them for a dip the next morning.
November 4th
The Chris Ingham Quartet introduced Society members to the largely forgotten talent of Dudley Moore as a musician and composer. The music was complemented by tales of the exploits of the man himself and recollections of having worked with him.
JJ Chalmers and some of the Committee Members
November 11th
An inspirational and educational evening from JJ Chalmers, encompassing his career in the Royal Marines, his recovery from devastating injuries and subsequent involvement in the Invictus Movement; and following career in broadcasting.
The society was also pleased to host cadets from the local cadet forces, who were able to chat with JJ Chalmers after the performance.
JJ Chalmers with local cadet force members.
November 18th
Our last performance of the first half of the season treated members to a Dickensian Christmas presented by Robert Powell and Lisa Goddard; accompanied on flute and piano. The story of Charles Dickens rise to fame including his well known Christmas stories, with musical interludes styles in keeping with the theme of the stories.
January 13th
The Society welcomed members back for the first performance of the second half of the season with an exploration of the music of Bach and renditions of music from modern day icons from Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber.
In the spirit of the ethos of the society to promote education, It was a pleasure to be able to welcome pupils and staff from The Gilberd School, Colchester (2 cellists and a violinist) who were able to meet with the Lloyd Webbers after the show.