| The Chrysalis MK & Hijinx present The Adventures of Sancho Panza Posted: 15 Aug 2012 05:22 AM PDT  Nov. 1st & 2nd 7.30pm - The Chrysalis MK & Hijinx present The Adventures of Sancho Panza A contemporary adaptation of the classic story of Don Quixote, retold through the eyes of Quixote's companion Sancho Panza. Hijinx Theatre creates high quality, inclusive theatre that is innovative, empowering and thought provoking while ensuring that our audiences enjoy a good night out. Hijinx is committed to pioneering and promoting the inclusion of people with learning disabilities and to creating a diversity of opportunities for participation. For more info and tickets see www.chrysalismk.co.uk or phone 01908 235505 £9 full/£7 conc. |
| Thea Gilmore at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:51 AM PDT  Thursday 1 November, 8pm Tickets £18.50 We are lucky to have musicians like Thea Gilmore, musicians that want more from themselves and more from music than some pre-formed, whistle-friendly cud. Gilmore is that rare creature, an actual adult with a heart and a soul, a real person tackling the issues real people deal with every day. Unlike the rest of us, she tackles those issues with an utterly beautiful voice and songs that touch on folk, jazz, rock and Americana. Bruce Springsteen buys her records, and artistes ranging from Martha Wainwright to Mike Scott seek to collaborate with her.
Box office: 01908 280800
Book online: www.stables.org
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
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| Destinations-Thurs1st - 29th November 2012 Posted: 16 Oct 2012 03:23 AM PDT  Thursday, November 1, 2012 - Thursday, November 29, 2012  Chris Yates & Brenda HargoodTextiles Textile artists, Chris Yates and Brenda Hargood, collaborate for the first time to produce an exhibition of innovative work using a variety of contemporary techniques. The chosen theme of Destinations provides them with an eclectic source of inspiration which they both develop in their own unique style. |
| Scratch Night event - 1st November at MK Gallery Posted: 16 Oct 2012 04:18 AM PDT Really great Scratch Night event on the 1st November at MK Gallery with current project space exhibitors Avant Gardening. Hope you are able come along! |
| 2013 ... Come play with us at Inter-Action MK Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:19 AM PDT INTER-ACTION MK Strikes Again..........
Fancy a bit of winter warming around January time?
Yes, thought you might agree, a bit of sparkle is just what MK needs when Christmas is over and New Year sets in. Yes, I know, it does sounds a bit mad considering that those delicious, if yet a bit annoying chocolate father Christmas’ have only just been put out on the shelves, but we all know that time stands still for no one, and that ‘Lovely’ festival we had here at Inter-Action MK in July only seemed like yesterday!
So, how are we going to warm your cockles, shimmy your smiles, and get MK feeling all warm and fuzzy?
Well, Loveliness Part 2 of course!!
As you may or may not know, we received the second bid for Loveliness but the verdict came in a bit late so we couldn’t utilise the money back in the summer. So, we put those thinking caps on down at the Old Rectory and decided what better way than to do it all over again?! ‘Again?’ I hear you cry! Well yes, if something is blooming well brilliant why not do it again!
This time we are going bigger, bolder and we want MORE of MK’s Fabulous Community groups involved. We have only just gone and bagged ourselves a blinking well marvellous venue for the event, which of course will be inside and is under wraps till all those Christmas pressies have been opened!
There will be the usual eclectic mix of wonderment and wizardry, arts and craziness, live music and workshops and of course, YOU ..... well, we are hoping!
So why not get in touch and let us know if you think you can help us add the first sparkles of summer sun to 2013, as we party with all things ‘Lovely’. Have talent? Are you an Artist? Performer? Charity? Local organisation? Fancy a bit of the Action?????? Get in touch with Emmy on 01908 678514 or enarbutas@interactionmk.org.uk
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| The Floe at The Stables Posted: 28 Sep 2012 04:44 AM PDT  Friday 2 November, 8.45pm Stage 2 Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door The Floe's sound has always proved hard to categorise - their live performances sweep between heartfelt Adele-worthy piano ballads to impassioned electronica, influenced by Massive Attack, Portishead and other luminaries in the field. Every new collaboration leads The Floe into uncharted territory but never too far from where their strengths lie - regardless of genre, at the heart of every Floe track lies multi-instrumental musicality, distinctively direct lyrics and two incredible voices. The Floe take their craft seriously and you can hear it in every beat of the music they create.
Box Office: 01908 280800
Book online: www.stables.org
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU |
| MK Handmade & Vintage 3 Day EXTRAVAGANZA Posted: 27 Oct 2012 10:57 AM PDT  Forget Brighton or Camden, one of the biggest and most popular Handmade & Vintage events in the country is on our doorstep - the regular MK Handmade & Vintage Extravaganza returns Friday 2nd til Sunday 4th NOVEMBER, a fab early Christmas finale to a massively successful year. They resume again March next year but this is the grand finale for 2012 and they've saved the best til last - this one should blow your socks off. It's FREE ENTRY as always.
You'll find a vast treasure trove of 120 indoor stalls in front of John Lewis in thecentre:mk (Central Milton Keynes shopping centre) showcasing some of the region's most original, high quality and affordable designer-makers, artists and vintage/retro sellers.
It's quite a spectacle, very purse-friendly and great fun. If you love a unique style and the thrill of the bargain hunt, it is THE place to shop in the region. Allow yourself a few hours to explore though.
You'll be spoilt for choice of affordable, unique gifts for the whole Christmas list, not to mention all the one-off goodies for the Christmas wardrobe and home. It's a world away from the normal overpriced commercial same-old same-old you'll find in the shops...!
For this special early Christmas event, many of the year's most popular sellers have been gathered - and don't forget that all the very talented designer-makers and artists will happily discuss commission should you want your own bespoke piece of work to your very own exact specifications - from an original piece of wall art to a special piece of jewellery, personalised gifts and cards, luxury handmade bears, house name signs, handmade dresses, blacksmith work, unusual pottery .... etc. etc.
There will be a very long list of carefully selected and very special designer-makers all gathered in one place - so do please come and make the most of them!
You'll find everything from fashions to furniture, collectables to the cool and quirky, gifts and treats to unusual interior design. 120 stalls crammed with gorgeous bargains.
They even stay open for late night shopping on Friday and Saturday (until 8pm and 7pm) so no excuse to miss it!
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| How To Catch A Star in Stantonbury Posted: 25 Oct 2012 07:14 AM PDT How to Catch a Star
Blunderbus Theatre
Friday 2nd November - 2.30pm
Based on the bestselling children's book by award-winning author, Oliver Jeffers.
Adapted and directed by Bill Davies, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind.
Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star...but first he had to think of a plan. Follow the boy on his incredible journey through land, sea and rocketing through the sky, as he searches for a star friend. Blunderbus is proud to present this funny, gentle retelling of Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching story. This beautiful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling - a must-see for small people aged 3-7, and grown-up stargazers! Time 50 mins
Age 3 + Tickets £8.00
Children £5.50
Family £23.00
BOX OFFICE 01908 324422 www.stantonbury.org.uk © Oliver Jeffers. Published and licensed by HarperCollins Children’s Books. |
| The Bighead @ The White Horse - 2nd Nov Posted: 30 Oct 2012 03:21 PM PDT  The Bighead - live Reggae action - Friday the 2nd Nov @ The White Horse, Stony Stratford https://www.facebook.com/groups/31324072378/
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| Andy Fairweather Low at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:53 AM PDT  Friday 2 November, 8pm Tickets £22.50 Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence as lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after hit with Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Suzy, (If Paradise is) Half As Nice and more. Andy has worked with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, The Who, Jimmy Page, Ringo Starr, Mary J. Blige, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman and hundreds more. If you just remember Andy's early work and solo hits such as Wide Eyed And Legless, you're in for a treat - there's so much more! His new show includes songs from all aspects of his career including his 2006 release Sweet Soulful Music.
Box office: 01908 280800
Book online: www.stables.org
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
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| First Saturday - Printmaking @ Artworks MK Posted: 26 Oct 2012 12:27 AM PDT Printmaking First Saturday with Thom Rees
Saturday 3rd November, 10am – 12noon This session is designed to give a taster of printmaking and to inspire you to learn skills in this dicipline. Join our friendly tutor for an informal introduction to printmaking, there will be discussions, demontrations and the chance to experiment. |
| Creative Cow Theatre tours The Rivals Posted: 23 Oct 2012 01:46 PM PDT There’s a night of unrivalled wit as Creative Cow Theatre brings Sheridan’s The Rivals to Stantonbury Campus Theatre on Saturday 3rd November at 7:30pm.
Set in the 1700s, The Rivals tells the story of a day in the life of a circle of socialites swooping in on the fashionable city of Bath, to take the waters, find romance and have a jolly good gossip! No, it’s not another modern day “docusoap”, its Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 18th century hilarious masterpiece, The Rivals.
Venue: Stantonbury Campus Theatre, Milton Keynes
Date: Saturday 3rd November at 7.30pm
Tickets: £14.00 (Concessions £12.50)
Email: theatre@stantonbury.org.uk
Box Office: 01908 324422
www.stantonbury.org.uk
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| Needle Lace Demonstration - Free @ Artworks MK Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:50 AM PDT Needle-Lace Demonstration by Beth Walsh and Sue McLaggan
Sat 3rd November, 1pm
Join Beth Walsh and Sue McLaggan for a Lace demonstration.
Places are limited so please call to book on 01908 608 108, or see out website http://www.artworks-mk.co.uk/events/ for more information. |
| Historic Lace in Contemporary Design @ Artworks MK Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:52 AM PDT Historic Lace in Contemporary Design free talk by Beth Walsh
Sat 3rd November, 3pm
Lace is usually associated with the skills and fashions of the past. How then is it relevant to contemporary design? This talk will explore the use of historical lace designs in new ways and in new contexts. It looks at how traditional lace techniques and attributes are used in challenging and innovative ways, in fashion, architecture and exhibition pieces. In a more specific textile context, the inclusion of colour as well as other media and textile techniques, together with the distortion of pattern and scale, is examined by looking at examples of Beth’s work. Lace is not of the past – it can be an exhilarating part of the present.
Places are limited so please call to book on 01908 608 108, or see our website http://www.artworks-mk.co.uk/events/ for more information. |
| The Play's the Thing - Film & Screen Acting workshop - 3rd Nov Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:56 AM PDT The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company, an exciting professional company for Milton Keynes, brings you more workshops led by top professionals in the industry. All workshops are held at Creed Street Theatre and Arts Centre, Wolverton, MK12 5LY
Please wear comfortable clothing for all workshops. Lunch is provided so please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
Please contact Rosemary Hill on 07932 547712 or email rosemary.hill@which.net to book your place. A deposit will be required to secure your place. Members of Pepper’s Ghost receive a £5.00 discount on all workshops.
Saturday 3rd November
10.00am – 5.00pm
Film and Screen Acting with actor and director Mark McGann
Please wear comfortable clothing and foot wear
This is a unique opportunity to work with a brilliant actor, director and teacher on an intensive film and screen acting workshop. Mark will certainly put you through your paces, revealing the techniques of effective screen acting. You’ll be working on TV and film scripts and learning about how the best screen actors perfect their craft. You will also receive a DVD of your filmed piece for your show reel.
Price £150.00 per participant
Mark McGann Biography
Mark is one of the acting McGann family dynasty. Over the last thirty years he has appeared in leading roles in many theatre, TV and film productions, including the BAFTA award winning “Shackleton” with Kenneth Branagh for C4 films. He also appeared as John Lennon for NBC productions in “John and Yoko” and with his brothers in the award winning film drama “The Hanging Gale”. He has been nominated twice for a Lawrence Olivier award for best actor.
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| Antonio Forcione at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:54 AM PDT  Saturday 3 November, 8pm Tickets £17.50 Multi-award winning, genre-bending guitarist-composer Antonio Forcione releases his new album Sketches of Africa in 2012. Inspired by recent tours throughout Africa, the new album showcases his compositions with local musicians who, together, evoke a joyous, spiritually beguiling homage to a continent still going through immense change. His first album in five years, Sketches of Africa is eagerly awaited by the legion of fans Antonio has built up over twenty years of composing, performing and thrilling audiences all over the world. "One of the great acoustic guitarists." The Guardian Box office: 01908 280800 Book online: www.stables.org The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU |
| Ralph McTell at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:56 AM PDT  Sunday 4 November, 8pm Tickets £21 Ralph McTell is an English singer/songwriter and acoustic guitar player who has been an influential figure on the UK folk scene since the 1960s. He is probably best known for the song Streets of London which has been covered by over a hundred artists around the world. From Clare to Here has proved almost as popular during a recording and performing career that's still evolving.
Box office: 01908 280800
Book online: www.stables.org
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
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| One World Club @ the Cruck Barn - 5th November Posted: 16 Oct 2012 07:58 AM PDT  Monday, 5th November 2012 Cruck Barn, Milton Keynes Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP
Featuring: Street dancer JMC; Lydia Singer, 11 year old singing superstar; Milton Keynes Poet Lauriat Mark Niel, poetry and comedy - Mark will also compere this show; Mary Blake school of Irish dance; All Nations Community Choir, led by TV celebrity Joseph Benneh; Bollywood dance group, ‘Tollywood Rock Stars’; Natasha Gilbert, blues singer supreme; Theresa Randall, Tina Turner tribute!
One World Club returns on November 5th after a 5 month break with an extra multicultural element to our show, which, as always, is intended to promote cultural harmony through performance. It might be Guy Fawkes Night, but our show will make a much bigger bang, especially as all the firework parties should have been at the weekend.
Doors open 6.30 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start. Entrance: Free. Parking: free. Bar available and cakes/pies available thanks to lovely Lynette.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/131864290185985/ http://www.oneworldclubmk.co.uk/?page_id=19
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| Tim Key at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 08:07 AM PDT  Tim Key: Masterslut Monday 5 November, 8pm Tickets £15 Tim Key is back on tour, still spraying poetry everywhere. Now 35 years old, Key's cropped up in Newswipe, Cowards and We Need Answers and appears as Alan Partridge's sidekick in Mid Morning Matters. Key won The Edinburgh Comedy Award for his 2009 recital Slutcracker. Key was nominated for a BAFTA in 2008 and he's got a late night poetry programme on Radio 4. May contain strong language or adult material. Suitable for age 16+. "In any other sphere apart from comedy, we'd probably class this way of looking at the world as certifiable. Here it feels like genius." The Telegraph
Box office: 01908 280800
Book online: www.stables.org
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
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| Andre Canniere Group at The Stables Posted: 28 Sep 2012 04:58 AM PDT  Tuesday 6 November, 8.45pm Stage 2 Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door American trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere is fast establishing himself as a leading figure on the UK jazz scene. Since his arrival in the UK, Andre's profile has been steadily rising, both as a solo artist and a collaborator. His album Forward Space (released in 2012) received widespread critical acclaim including a five-star review from the Guardian and a Mercury Prize recommendation. His unique compositional style is typified by a keen knowledge of all the contemporary jazz trends and shows his powerful but melodic approach to improvising. Box office: 01908 280800
Book online: www.stables.org
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU |
