Clacton & North East Essex Arts & Literary Society
16 MONDAY EVENINGS OF SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PRINCES
THEATRE
OCTOBER 17th 2011 – MARCH 19th
2012
October 17th 2011
MEGS ETHERINTON introduces the “HARLEM HOT
FEET with the HARRY STRUTTERS HOT RHYTHM
ORCHESTRA” who will present an exciting, colourful, action-packed jazz dance show that celebrates
the music, song and dance of the Cotton Club, the famous nightclub which flourished in New York’s Harlem in the
1920’s and 30’s.
THE SQN. LDR. HARTLEY EVENING.
October 24th
JILL
MORRELL, the girl John McCarthy was going to marry,
tells the other side of the story. For Jill, the five years of John McCarthy’s captivity were a different kind
of hell: the initial shock and disbelief; the gradual acceptance that John had been taken and that her life was
changed irrevocably, and all their plans had been shattered.
Sponsored by FREDA LEECH, MERYL and PETER BROWN.
October 31st
What does it take to get some of those magic
wildlife moments? The adventures, the risks, the frustrations, and the comedy………… All will be revealed
when award-winning wildlife broadcaster FIONA PITCHER delves
deep into her “WILDEST DREAMS”.
Sponsored by MICHAEL and JULIE PAYNE.
November 77h
“IT’S A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING” take us on a journey
through the Musicals of Richard Rogers & Oscar Hammerstein. Featuring OWEN WEBB (baritone), ROBYN LYN EVANS
(tenor), ANGHARAD MORGAN (soprano) and SHARON RICHARDS (piano), with numbers from the well known classics,
Carousel, The King and I, State Fair through to the hidden gems of Flower Drum Song and Pipe
Dream.
Sponsored by COUNTYWIDE LETTINGS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT,
Holland-on-Sea.
November 14h
CAPTAIN WILLIAM WELLS, a Master Mariner, former Ship’s
Captain, licensed Harbour Pilot and published author will relive for us the “LIFE AND TIMES OF A SHIP’S
PILOT”.
Sponsored by READER OFFERS LTD, Colchester. Tel: 01206
719100.
November 21st
Take three brothers, one cousin, add four
electric string instruments and you have STRINGFEVER, who will produce an electrifying variety of
sound from the classics to today’s music with their classically trained musicianship, incredible instruments,
repertoire and humorous
edge.
Sponsored by WEST CLIFF THEATRE, Clacton-on-Sea.
November 28th
DAVID EDWARDS shares insights gained from living for
three months in the bush as leader of a youth expedition. Close encounters with elephants, lions,
cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, praying mantis and chameleons are woven into his story “BOTSWANA AND THE
OKAVANGO DELTA”.
Sponsored by MARK MOBILITY CENTRE, Holland-on-Sea.
December 5th
To celebrate this Festive Season the
LONDON FESTIVAL OPERA brings
together world class artists with their presentation entitled “A CHRISTMAS NIGHT AT THE OPERA”. Appearing in
sumptuous Victorian evening dress they will create the atmosphere and grandeur of past times.
Sponsored by THE TENDRING RE-USE AND EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISE, Little
Clacton.
January 16th 2012
HATSTAND OPERA present a tongue in cheek look at how opera dispatches
its heroes and villains, in extracts from Verdi, Donizetti, Mozart and more. All is revealed, in the best
possible taste and with heaps of humour as they say “OPERA CAN BE
MURDER”.
Sponsored by MRS MARY CANHAM.
January 23rd
STEPHEN
VENABLES recounts the story of outstanding hardship and bravery “IN THE STEPS OF SHACKELTON” that
began with an advert in the Times: NOTICE – Men wanted for hazardous journey, low wages, bitter cold, long
hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success –
Ernest Shackleton, The Times 1913.
Sponsored by NORMAN & NEILL, (Optometrists),
Clacton-on-Sea.
January 30th
For the majority of his career MICHAEL PORTILLO has been involved in politics. Since leaving
politics in 2005 he has devoted himself to writing and broadcasting. He writes for the Sunday Times and is
a regular on both BBC 1’s “This Week” programme and Radio 4’s “Moral Maze”, and has made documentaries on
subjects as diverse as Richard Wagner and the death penalty. In 2008 he chaired the judges of the Man
Booker prize.
Sponsored by THOMPSON, SMITH & PUXON (Solicitors),
Clacton-on-Sea.
February 6th
SWING MOODS deliver a rich, classy and
sophisticated sound with “THE CLASSIC SONGS OF THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK” which will include hits of Frank Sinatra,
the Rat Pack, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and more.
Sponsored by BOYDENS, (Estate Agents), Frinton-on-Sea and
Colchester.
February 13th
IAN SKELLY gives us an
insight into the pioneering work of the Prince of Wales with his illustrated talk “THE VISION OF THE PRINCE OF
WALES”. Ian has worked closely with the Prince for several years, helping to articulate his ideas in speeches
and lectures and now as one of the co-authors in a landmark book and film, Harmony.
February 20th
Two of
Wales’ finest instrumentalists, pianist ANNETTE BRYN PARRI and
harpist DYLAN CERNYW, both of whom have highly successful solo careers, regularly appear at the Albert Hall
and other prestigious venues including The Sydney Opera House. Tonight they provide a unique and enchanting
musical experience entitled “PIANTEL”.
Sponsored by MR and MRS ERIC HAMMOND.
February 27th
“AN AUDIENCE WITH PRESENTERS FROM
BBC TV’s EDWARDIAN FARM” features Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn. Their illustrated talk recalls the making
of this hugely successful series as well as the trials and tribulations of life working and filming on the
farm.
Sponsored by GCS ALARMS LTD, Clacton-on-Sea.
March 5th
To close our season we welcome back the ever
popular CALEDON. Scotland’s tenors, ALAN BECK, JAMIE MACDOUGALL and
IVAN SHARPE along with Musical Director MICHAEL BARNETT, bring us another evening of Scottish music and
wonderful songs as they invite us to “TAKE THE LOW ROAD”. So sit back and enjoy this high energy show with great
music, singing and wonderful humour.
Sponsored by LESLEY BARLOW, Clacton-on-Sea.
March 19th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE PROGRAMME, AS ALWAYS, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE THE SOCIETY'S CONTROL
Information about the Society can be obtained from the Membership Secretary: Mrs
S. Bishop, 66 Melbourne Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3JA, The
waiting list is now open with a view of
joining the Society in the coming season, stating October 2012.
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