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CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL & PITTVILLE PUMP ROOM PLUS: ROMESH COMEDY FESTIVAL TONY CHRISTIE ELAINE PAIGE BRIAN MAY & KERRY ELLIS THE BAY CITY ROLLERS RANGANATHAN SEPT 2016- JAN 2017

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Bestselling thriller and military fiction author, Chris Ryan, has sold over 4 million books worldwide. His work is so captivating because it is based on real life knowledge. During his ten years in the SAS, he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also Sniper Team Commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, he was the only member of an eight-man unit to escape from Iraq in the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal and now he is coming to Cheltenham.

Tickets: £17.00

An Audience with Chris Ryan Thursday 8 September, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

Enjoy laid-back recitals from some of the finest new and established classical musicians. A range of delicious light lunches will be available from the Regency Café from noon – 12.55pm on recital days (not included in ticket price). For further details of the programmes and performers please see the Lunchtime Recitals brochure.

Tickets: £5.00

Lunchtime RecitalsTuesdays, 1.05-1.55pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Recreating the atmosphere and sound of the iconic rock band, UK Pink Floyd Experience draws on the entire catalogue for a set list that encompasses all the albums from Piper at the Gates of Dawn through to The Division Bell. Featuring top flight musicians, creative lighting and big-screen projections, the show is as close to the band as Floyd fans old and new will see without seeing the real thing!

Tickets: £23.00

UK Pink Floyd ExperienceClassic Floyd CollectionSunday 11 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun and social afternoon of dancing, live music and of course, it wouldn’t be a tea dance without the tea and biscuits!

Tea Dances Mondays, 2.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Tickets: £5.00 Carers: FreePre-Concert Talk: Free entry using your concert ticket.

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This fizzy and frisky, glittering gem of a show is the best entertainment in town as Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra deliver another full-throttle performance. Offering the bubbly verve and energy of glorious music with a hearty helping of nostalgia, you can hear the music of the swing era brought back to life, including Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

Tickets: £20.00

The Syd Lawrence OrchestraThe Ultimate Big BandTuesday 13 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Tickets: £27.00

Graeme Swann’s Great British Spin-Off with Henry BlofeldThursday 15 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

A spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits, celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. The show is an unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. The world’s favourite and most authentic tribute to the thin white duke is a must-see for both Bowie fans and absolute beginners, including Starman, Fashion, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel, All the Young Dudes and Heroes.

Tickets: £26.00

Bowie ExperienceFriday 16 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Who better to discuss the trials and tribulations of Graeme Swann’s illustrious career than cricket’s best

loved commentator, Henry Blofeld, the man who commentated on it every step of the way?

Expect the sprinkler; expect red trousers; and expect to be laughing, but keep your wits about you as you might be called upon to join the gents on stage. This is a not to miss show full of surprises, anecdotes, impressions and more. One for all sports lovers. Over 14s only.

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The Lions Club of Cheltenham is delighted to welcome back their friends from Treorchy for their eighth concert for the Club featuring the very best of Welsh choral music. Over the past few years, the choir has performed worldwide, including sell-out shows at the Sydney Opera House, performing for the President at the White House, and a charity concert in Monte Carlo for Prince Albert of Monaco.

Treorchy Male Voice ChoirSaturday 17 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Tickets: £23.00, £21.00

Since 2008, Cheltenham Town Hall has provided the perfect setting for the ultimate comedy club night, showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Previous acts include top comedians Reginald D. Hunter, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican, to name but a few! Keep an eye on www.howlerscomedyclub.co.uk for details of which rising star you could see next. Over 18s only.Line-up subject to change.

Tickets: £12.00 Students: £9.00

Howlers at the HallWednesday 21 September, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Pride of place at the opening of our 2016-17 Concert Series is this dramatic concert of contrasts from Beethoven’s exhilarating overture to Bruch’s melodic themes and finally the wildness of Mendelssohn.Pre-concert talk: (6.30 to 7pm): presented by this evening’s soloist, Callum Smart Conductor: Matthew Halls Violin: Callum Smart Beethoven: Fidelio Overture Grieg: Elegiac Melodies Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 in G Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3, Scottish

Tickets: £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50 and Concessions

Cheltenham Concert SeriesRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraTuesday 20 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Following its Off-Broadway success and inspired by the song Glass Onion, this show peels away the layers of time and myth to offer a clear insight into the essence of the life and astonishing talent of one of the world’s most treasured icons. Part concert and part biography, this two-hander, featuring West End star Daniel Taylor, showcases 31 hits of Lennon and Lennon/McCartney including Imagine, Revolution and Jealous Guy in a kaleidoscope collage of song, word and emotion.

Lennon – Through a Glass Onion Sunday 18 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

As a middle child desperate for attention he was in awe of his grandad’s jokes, but only until he saw a Tommy Cooper video and realised Grandad Cook was a massive plagiarist. Back with a brand-new hour of funnies, he’s taking on the big issues like KitKats and flatbread. Star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, BBC2’s Mock the Week and Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats. Over 14s only.

Tickets: £16.00

Rob BeckettMouth of the SouthThursday 22 September, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Mark Watson (award winning star of numerous TV shows and his own cult Radio 4 series) returns with the follow-up show to his highly celebrated and successful ‘Flaws’. A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age, but with an enormous number of jokes, luckily, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun. Over 14s only.

Tickets: £18.50

Mark WatsonI’m Not HereFriday 23 September, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

A jam-packed evening headlined by comedy goddess Katherine Ryan and featuring the genius sketch improvisation of The Noise Next Door, Irish comic and star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Keith Farnan, rising comedy and TV star Aisling Bea and festival favourite, and all round big guy, Howard Read! Phew! Over 16s only.Line-up subject to change.

Tickets: £18.00

Cheltenham Comedy Festival FinaleSaturday 24 September, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Tickets: £25.00

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Cheltenham Cantilena Orchestra presents an exciting and varied programme for this year’s concert, raising funds for The British Heart Foundation. Singers from across Gloucestershire will be joining forces to perform Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with the orchestra, which opens the concert with Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture. Conductor: Stephen Belinfante Leader: Geoff Short

Tickets: £15.00 Children: £5.00

Cheltenham Cantilena OrchestraAutumn Charity ConcertSunday 25 September, 3.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall Purveyors of some of the greatest pop records of the 20th century,

10cc has sold more than 15 million albums in the UK and 30 million worldwide. Their latest tour, led by co-founder Graham Gouldman, sees the band perform their seminal 1974 album Sheet Music in full, including Top 10 hit The Wall Street Shuffle, followed by hits including No 1s – I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday and Rubber Bullets.

Tickets: £34.50

10ccWednesday 28 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

As recommended by Metro’s Geek Diary, Wi-Fi Wars is a live comedy game show where you play along! Login with your smartphone or tablet (make sure you’ve got plenty of battery!) and compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges to win the show, and prizes! Hosted by comedian and regular videogames commentator Steve McNeil.

Tickets: £17.00 Under 16s: £15.00

Wi-Fi WarsTuesday 27 September, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

After twenty years performing around the world, T.Rexstasy has become the official live tribute to Marc Bolan and T.Rex and the only band endorsed by Marc Bolan’s estate. Described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’, join these musicians for a truly rock ‘n’ roll concert with hits including Telegram Sam, Jeepster and one of the most memorable and everlasting signature tunes to the era, I Love to Boogie.

A celebration of the musical legacy and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features rising West End star, Rebecca Freckleton, delivering a powerhouse performance as Whitney. A rollercoaster ride through three decades of hits including I wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, and of course, I will Always Love You. Get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!

Tickets: £21.50

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T.RextasyThursday 29 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

WhitneyQueen of the NightFriday 30 September, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Join Harry Hook for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary stories and unique film footage as he tells the epic story of Africa’s people and their inspiring journey from the land to the city. In Harry’s talk he covers a vast span of places and people and shines fresh light on Africa, past and present. For anyone who knows Africa, or hopes to visit in the future, this is an evening not to be missed.

Tickets: £18.50

Harry HookAbout AfricaWednesday 28 September, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

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International sensation Percossa originated in Holland 15 years ago and they have since become a world-wide success! These multi-talented musicians play every drum and percussion instrument known to man in an innovative, exciting and visually stunning style.The Rebels of Rhythm incorporates heart-stopping rhythmic beats with visual comedy and pathos.

Tickets: £23.00

PercossaRebels of Rhythm Monday 3 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Masterworks presents the finest chamber music in performances by internationally recognised artists. The 2016/2017 season will feature cycles of the Schubert Sonatas and the complete Chopin Nocturnes performed by James Lisney - and the return of the Allegri String Quartet, one of Britain’s most distinguished chamber ensembles.Piano: James Lisney Chopin: Nocturnes, opus posthumous, opus 9, opus 15 Schubert: Sonata in B, D 575 Schubert: Sonata in C, D 958

Tickets: £15.00 Concession: £5.00

MasterworksConcert 57 – Schubert and Chopin SeriesWednesday 5 October, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

A 10 day celebration of the written and spoken word with the finest international writers, thinkers and speakers. As well as the latest fiction, topical debate, history, art, classic literature, film, entertainment, food and lifestyle, we focus, in this US election year, on America Uncovered and the Millennials generation. Look out for new late night events and literary mayhem…around town.

Further info and to book: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature and Cheltenham Festival’s Box Office: 01242 850270

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Friday 7 October – Sunday 16 October, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square and Montpellier Gardens

UK chart-topper and much loved musician Tony Christie will be treating audiences to his greatest hits with his fabulous band. He will also be joined by special guests Ranagri to perform songs from his recent hit album The Great Irish Songbook.This promises to be a truly wonderful night of music and song by one of the legendary voices and performers of our time.

Tickets: £28.00

Tony Christie Golden Anniversary 2016Sunday 2 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest girl-bands. With breath taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!The show will feature songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Secret Love Song and many more.

Tickets: £15.00

The Little Mix Experience Saturday 1 October, 6.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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You will experience a wonderful day out, including psychics, aura camera, crystals, jewellery, tarot cards, angel/oracle cards, spiritual books, craft stands and a variety of other exhibition stands and complementary therapists. Free talks and demonstrations, free children’s treasure hunt, and free entry into prize draw with every adult ticket.

Tickets: £5.00 Concession: £4.00 Two day pass: £8.00 Two day pass concession: £6.00 Children 15 and under: Free

Gloucestershire’s Mind Body and Spirit Weekend 2016Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 October, 10.00am, Pittville Pump Room

The Henschel Quartet has been contributing to chamber music for over 20 years. As young players they won a series of international competitions establishing their reputation. In recent years their renown has included invitations to The Royal Palace of Madrid and the Vatican. ‘If you everget the opportunity to hear the Henschel Quartet in recital, take it. String quartet rarely gets any better than this.’ Michael Cookson, Seen and Heard International Mozart: Quartet in B flat major K589 Scholhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet Beethoven: Quartet in C sharp minor op.131

Tonight’s triple-bill from the high Viennese period celebrates the masterpieces of Mozart and his friends and rivals - including friend, Josef Haydn and rival, Antonio Salieri.Pre-concert talk (6.30pm to 7pm): presented by conductor, David CurtisConductor: David Curtis Piano: Lucia Caruso Salieri: Symphonia in D major Mozart: Piano Concerto No.13 in C major, K415 Haydn: Symphony No.92 in G major, Oxford

Tickets: £23.00, £18.00 Under 26s: Free

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Henschel QuartetTuesday 18 October, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

Cheltenham Concert SeriesOrchestra of the SwanWednesday 19 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

In association with Art Shape, Cheltenham Connections Concerts present The Night Hours, covering a wide range of hits from all decades. Connections Concerts are highly inclusive as all the acts are welcoming and encourage audience participation. They have been running successfully for over 20 years, providing great fun and an opportunity for dancing and singing along.

Tickets: £6.00 Carers: Free

Cheltenham ConnectionsThe Night Hours Friday 21 October, 11.15am Cheltenham Town Hall

Lee Mead is back to promote his latest album Some Enchanted Evening. Take a journey back to the 1940s and 1950s when fabulous MGM films and musical theatre shows thrilled audiences around the world. Enjoy beautiful songs like Some Enchanted Evening from the 1958 film South Pacific, the toe-tapping title song from the Gene Kelly film Singin’ in the Rain and many other musical surprises from this golden age.

Tickets: £22.00

Lee MeadSome Enchanted Evening Thursday 20 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Scintillating, titillating, mesmerising, fantasizing, a place you’ve never seen, a world you’ve never been… all in one evening… An Evening of Burlesque!Come with us to a world unlike any other, where up is down, where left is right, where dark is bright and where the ladies tease at night! You’ll cheer for the amazing visual spectacles you’ll see, you’ll witness the Ladies of Burlesque and you’ll leave…breathless! Over 18s only.

Tickets: £24.50

An Evening of BurlesqueFriday 21 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Jeremy Hardy is in his 4th decade as a stand-up. That’s a more dramatic way of saying he started 32 years ago and, without a lottery win, probably has another 32 years to go. He’s done ten series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue on Radio 4. His television credits include: Jack Dee’s Election Helpdesk (BBC2), QI (BBC1), Mock The Week (BBC2), Grumpy Old Men (BBC1), Back In The Day (BBC2) and Not Tonight With John Sergeant (BBC2). Over 15s only.

Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: £7.00

Jeremy Hardy: LiveFriday 7 October, 8.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

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Following sellout shows in 2014 and 2015, Nish is back on tour with his comedy show about history, democracy and capitalism. He has been seen on Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You and was the nominee for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2015 and Rose d’Or winner for Best Radio Comedy.

Tickets: £16.00

Nish KumarActions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout The Words Real Loud!Monday 24 October, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Astronauts. Regrets. The Sexes. Social Media. Hipsters. Poo. Rage. Medicine. Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff.Miles Jupp, (stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all.

Tickets: £19.00

Miles Jupp Songs of FreedomTuesday 25 October, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Sir Chris Bonington is Britain’s best known mountaineer and one of the most successful expedition leaders in history. He began climbing at the age of 16, and has since undertaken 19 Himalayan expeditions, including 4 to Everest. Sir Chris was the first mountaineer on the lecture circuit and, this autumn, he will present his “Life & Times”, covering his sixty years spent in the mountains. With original images and raw footage, this is a rare opportunity to hear about some of the greatest climbing adventures of the twentieth century.

Tickets: £20.00

Sir Chris Bonington: Life & Times Wednesday 26 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

In 2002 Gary Mullen formed the band ‘The Works’ to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. They have since performed to sell out audiences around the world...including the BBC Proms in the Park twice in front of a crowd of 40,000.One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

Tickets: £22.00

One Night of QueenThursday 27 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all of his favourite songs. Ben’s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most accurate and exciting tributes to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible band and dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice of the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ!

Tickets: £21.50

Jackson Live in ConcertSunday 23 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Jerry Sadowitz - monster without a loch - is back! With his unique combination of comedy, hatred, and card tricks, every moment is guaranteed to make you feel better about yourself as he bangs on about some pish or other. One thing’s for sure….whatever he says, it will be ripped off. Except the card tricks...you have to be bloody good to do them.Strictly over 18s only!

Tickets: £21.50

Jerry SadowitzComedian, Magician, Psychopath!Friday 21 October, 8.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

From his sculpted hair and twinkling blue eyes, all the way down to his shiny black patent leather shoes, Stephen Triffitt truly is Sinatra. Frankly Sinatra is backed by the fantastic sound of a big band performing some of Frank Sinatra’s classics like Fly Me to the Moon; Mack the Knife; New York, New York; My Way; That’s Life; Under My Skin; Lady is a Tramp and much more!

Tickets: £27.50 Senior Citizens and Under 16s: £25.50

Frankly SinatraFriday 28 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top Male Glamour Show, perfect for a girls’ night out with all your friends. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows, such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and massive sold out worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves the title of the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. Over 18s only.Please note this is the same show as the 2015 event.Tickets: £26.00

The DreamboysWednesday 2 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Brian Cox is perhaps the world’s foremost communicator of all things scientific. His innate ability to make highly complex matters enormously entertaining and easy to contemplate has made his science television shows ground breaking in their audience reach and accessibility. Captivating and forever pushing the boundaries, he takes science to a new dimension in this stage show, plus get up close and personal with the man himself with an interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince.

Tickets: £42.00, £32.00

An Audience with Brian CoxThursday 3 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

A retail and trade show for all those interested in fossils, minerals, and crystals as well as selling a wide range of beads and jewellery. Come in and meet the experts for the experienced collector and novice alike with free parking and on site café – come and make a day of it. A fantastic day out for all!

Tickets: £4.50 Seniors: £2.00 Ages 8-16: £1.00 Under 8s: Free

Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead ShowSaturday 29 - Sunday 30 October, 10.00am, Pittville Pump Room

Angelos Epithemiou (BBC2 Shooting Stars) and Barry from Watford (BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright) come together to discuss how to succeed in business and the direction in which the financial sector is headed. But mostly they will be discussing the bookies, Londis, if you can claim benefits in space, whether or not Kim Jong-un cuts his own hair and how Ban Ki-moon once nearly lost the UN in a poker game.

Tickets: £17.00

Angelos and Barry The New Power GenerationSaturday 29 October, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

60’s Spectacular promises to have you on your feet not only at the end of the show but several times during the night with so many hits to enjoy and genuine 60’s stars on the stage. Featuring Chris Farlowe, who shot to fame with Colosseum; Mike Pender, the voice of The Searchers; Hitchin’ a Ride hit makers Vanity Fare; the first band ever to feature on Radio One, The Move; and stars of The Cavern, Sounds Force 5. Join us for this amazing line up and truly spectacular evening.

Tickets: £28.50

60’s SpectacularSunday 30 October, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

This year marks the 300th anniversary of the discovery of Cheltenham’s mineral waters and its subsequent development by Captain Henry Skillicorne as a spa town. Cheltenham Civic Society and Friends of The Wilson invite you to join them in celebrating this momentous occasion in style at a grand civic dinner with musical and dramatic entertainment of the era. For full details visit cheltenham300.wordpress.com.

Tickets: £60.00

Cheltenham Civic Society Tercentenary DinnerThursday 3 November, 6.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

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Seth Lakeman has steered English folk music into the mainstream with high-energy performances and a series of best-selling albums over the last decade. He has played to audiences around the world, played with the BBC Concert Orchestra and presented a show on BBC Radio 2. His previous albums include 2014’s Word of Mouth which entered the UK Top 20 album charts on its release, Mercury-nominated Kitty Jay and the gold-selling Freedom Fields. Seth’s new album Ballads of the Broken Few will be released in September 2016.

Tickets: £25.00

Seth LakemanWednesday 9 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist and children’s author, Steve Backshall, takes us on a tour of the real life expeditions that have inspired his books The Falcon Chronicles and his new novel in the series, Shark Seas. It’s a wild journey, illustrated with photos and films from the Arctic to the Amazon. There will be extended Q and As. Parents are advised that the content might be challenging for very young children.

Tickets: £19.50 Under 16s: £15.50

Steve BackshallWild WorldMonday 7 November, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Pedantic, observational, whimsical and deadpan, James Acaster looks at everyday situations with his own comedic take which will have the audience in stitches. He has been nominated for awards at the Edinburgh Festival for the past four years and has appeared on various TV panel shows including QI, Russell Howard’s Good News, Have I Got News for You and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Tickets: £17.00

James AcasterResetSunday 6 November, 8.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

The Sons of Pitches is a multi-award winning British vocal group combining soaring solos, impeccable harmonies and sensational beatboxing to stunning effect. With over one million YouTube hits and a growing international reputation, The Sons of Pitches have “given a cappella a kick up the backside”. Their recent highlights include performances at the NEC Birmingham, Vale Fest and The Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival.

Tickets: £24.50

The Sons of Pitches Saturday 5 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Nina Conti is back on the road with her sell-out show In Your Face. Strap into the mask as Nina, Monkey and a bag of tricks improvise their way through an adventure of hilarious witchery. Nina has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, and made a BAFTA nominated film - all without moving her lips. Over 12s only. Please note this is the same show as the 2015 event.

Tickets: £22.00

Nina ContiIn Your FaceFriday 4 November, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation”; the Lie-in King returns with a brand-new show. However disheveled he may be, the Foster’s Comedy Award nominee is also one of the best comics in the country. With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy.

Tickets: £16.00

Seann Walsh One for the RoadThursday 10 November, 8.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

Masterworks presents the finest chamber music in performances by internationally recognised artists. The 2016/2017 season will feature cycles of the Schubert Sonatas and the complete Chopin Nocturnes performed by James Lisney - and the return of the Allegri String Quartet, one of Britain’s most distinguished chamber ensembles.Piano: James Lisney Chopin: Nocturnes opus 27, opus 32 Schubert: Sonata in A, D 537 Schubert: Sonata in G, D 894

Tickets: £15.00 Concession: £5.00

Masterworks Concert 58 - Schubert and Chopin seriesWednesday 9 November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

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Jonathan Pie is a respected news reporter for a respected news broadcaster but he has a problem. He has several problems. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the f***ing news.Join him for this live show where he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent news events both home and abroad. He’ll also be discussing his own meteoric rise to mediocrity...and one imagines he’ll be venting plenty of spleen in the process. Over 16s only.

Tickets: £17.00

Jonathan Pie Live!Friday 18 November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

This year’s show features a fresh new line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50s through to the 70s and 80s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, we guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over.Welcome to the golden age of popular music…revived!

Tickets: £27.00, £25.00

That’ll Be The Day Saturday 12 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry, and The Wildcats, as well as very special guest Mark Wynter, join forces in this fantastic show. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, Marty, Eden, Mike and Mark, teen idols of their day, show us how rock n’ roll shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today. Including hits such as A Teenager In Love, Donna, I Don’t Know Why, The Sunshine of Your Smile, Venus In Blue Jeans, Go Away Little Girl, and many, many more!

Tickets: £30.50

The Solid Gold Rock & Roll Show 2016Tuesday 15 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Since 2008, Cheltenham Town Hall has provided the perfect setting for the ultimate comedy club night, showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Previous acts include top comedians Reginald D. Hunter, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican, to name but a few! Keep an eye on www.howlerscomedyclub.co.uk for details of which rising star you could see next. Over 18s only.Line-up subject to change.

Tickets: £12.00 Students: £9.00

Howlers at the HallWednesday 16 November, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Peter Donohoe is one of the foremost pianists of our time. He will be performing Mendelssohn’s Second Piano Concerto. Either side of the concerto are two Beethoven masterpieces. Pre-concert talk (6.30pm to 7pm): Presented by Marios Papadopoulos and Peter DonohoeConductor: Marios Papadopoulos Piano: Peter Donohoe Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op.84 Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No.2 in D minor, Op.40 Beethoven: Symphony No.3 in E flat major.

Tickets: £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50 and Concessions

Cheltenham Concert SeriesOxford Philharmonic OrchestraThursday 17 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

The Van Kuijk Quartet won the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in March 2015. This was the latest in a string of successes that have marked the rapid rise of this group which formed only in 2012. The Observer wrote, “Style, energy, and a sense of risk...These four young Frenchmen made the music smile, and would have made Beethoven do the same”.Kurtág: 6 Moments Musicaux op.44 Ravel: Quartet in F major op.35 Beethoven: Quartet in E flat major op.127

Tickets: £23.00, £18.00 Under 26s: Free

Van Kuijk Quartet Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

With nearly one million wounded or killed, The Battle of the Somme symbolises the futility of the First World War. BBC History Man, Dan Snow joins us for its 100th anniversary to explain the importance of this notorious battle and show the tragic effects on our families at home.In aid of The Nelson Trust, a Gloucestershire charity bringing hope and long term recovery to people affected by addiction and trauma, including veterans and their families.

Tickets: £35.00 Children: £30.00

Nelson Trust Annual Lecture with Dan SnowFriday 18 November, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Cheltenham Choral Society performs Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, joined by soloists and orchestra, and conducted by Ian Higginson. Written around 1715, Gloria is renowned for its beautiful arias and festive mood. Vivaldi’s Magnificat is less well known, more solemn in tone, yet equally unmissable. Conductor: Ian Higginson Guest Leader: Ben Hall, English Concertante Orchestra Continuo Organ: Neil Fortin

Tickets: £15.00 Under 13s: £5.00 All seats are unreserved.

Cheltenham Choral SocietyAntonio Vivaldi Choral ConcertSaturday 19 November, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

The 70th Anniversary Season lauches with two exciting and popular choral works. The Dixit Dominus by Handel is full of thrilling choruses, arias and sublime duets and Mozart’s Requiem is a profound and hugely powerful piece that never fails to move the listener. With four fantastic soloists, the Regency Sinfonia and the choir, under music director David Crown; this is going to be an evening to remember.

Tickets: £20.00, £15.00, £10.00, £8.00 Children and Students: £8.00

Cheltenham Bach ChoirMozart Requiem and Handel Dixit DominusSunday 20 November, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation. The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts all woven into a Alice in Horrorland type story driven by a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek! “If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil then you would be only half way there.”Over 16s only.

Tickets: £24.00, £18.00 and Concessions

Circus of HorrorsThe Neverending NightmareMonday 21 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. Now all that experience is being put to good use - this is the very best of Jimmy Carr.

Tickets: £29.00

Jimmy Carr 2016The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits TourTuesday 22 November, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales.The best-selling and award winning author, radio and TV personality, really is at his best and most exciting in front of a live audience.

Tickets: £18.50

An Evening with Gervase Phinn Wednesday 23 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

FLAMENKE invites you to enjoy a sizzling evening of passion and ‘alegria’ in the ambience of a typical ‘Peña de Flamenco’ with some of Cadiz’s young rising stars. Adrian Brenes, the hottest thing to hit Madrid for a decade, leads the way in this dynamic group, straight from the cradle of Flamenco. Tapas and a glass of wine are included. The perfect antidote to a November night!

Tickets: £30.00 Children and Students: £20.00

Flamenco and Tapas with Adrian BrenesThursday 24 November, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Romesh Ranganathan is back with a new show exploring the rationality of his worldview. Irrational sees Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them. The last two years have been incredible for Ranganathan with his two Edinburgh Festival shows nominated for the coveted Edinburgh Festival Awards for Best Show and Best Newcomer. This new show promises to be as much of a hit! Tickets: £20.50

Romesh Ranganathan Irrational Friday 25 November, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Be captivated by the musical mastery of Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra and the Ladies of Cheltenham Bach Choir as they take you on a classical journey from the seas to the skies. Conductor: David Curtis Debussy: La Mer; Sirènes from Nocturnes Holst: The Planets

Tickets: £18.00, £15.00, £12.00 and Concessions

Cheltenham Symphony OrchestraFrom the Seas to the SkiesSaturday 26 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Jodi Picoult is one of the highest-selling authors writing today. Eleven of her previous titles have been Number One best sellers in the UK. Her last eight novels have debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. This is the first time in two years that her fans will have the opportunity to hear her talk live about her latest and most important book yet, Small Great Things. Never afraid to confront the moral dilemmas of our times in the most human terms, her latest book has Jodi Picoult writing at her thought-provoking, life affirming best.Tickets include a hardback copy of Small Great Things.

Tickets: £20.00

An Audience with Jodi PicoultSunday 27 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Les brings back the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many more as well as introducing new songs. The show promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation.

Tickets: £24.50

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers RollermaniaMonday 28 November, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb. “It never really bothered me that I’d never met my mum. It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to ‘find out who I was’... Could it turn out I was three stone lighter than I thought, or I spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts?”

Tickets: £17.00

Mark Steel Who Do I Think I Am?Sunday 27 November, 8.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

As a charity, we rely on the support of the communities and businesses of Gloucestershire to help us continue to provide the vital services we offer.

Your support would fund programmes such as play activities for under 5s, disability trampolining, art workshops supporting children surviving domestic violence, tea dances for older people and subsidised concert tickets for young musicians.

To find out more about how you can support us please contact Chloe Moorhead on [email protected]

See Cheltenhamtrust.org.uk to find out more.

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Multi-platinum singer Elaine has starred in more smash hit West End and Broadway musicals than anyone else of her generation while her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday, continues to delight audiences of over 2.5 million listeners every week.Stripped Back will see Elaine perform her favourite contemporary tracks, encompassing her incredible 50 year career as a performer and recording artist, which has included major worldwide hits Memory (Cats) and I Know Him So Well (Chess).

Tickets: £101.00, £57.00, £40.50, £30.50

Elaine Paige Stripped Back Tuesday 29 November, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will end the year with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers.This entertaining band delights audiences wherever they perform and their world-renowned Corps of Drums will demonstrate the precision, accuracy and skill for which they have become famous around the globe.

Tickets: £22.50, £21.50, £19.50 and Concessions

Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular 2016Thursday 1 December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 8th year on the road. Sally say’s “Every night when I’m on stage amazing

things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with”.Please note: Evenings of telepathy, mediumship and mentalism are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

Tickets: £26.50

Psychic SallyCall Me PsychicFriday 2 December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

A festive treat of seasonal music and readings featuring Jubilate Chamber Choir, University of Gloucestershire & Community Choir, English Concertante Orchestra, Charlton Kings Junior School Choir, St Edward’s School Senior Choir, St Edward’s Preparatory School Choir and St Gregory’s School Choir. Retiring collection in aid of chosen charity.Presenter: Vernon Harwood (BBC) Conductor: Ian HigginsonSponsored by: St Edward’s School, Cheltenham & St Edward’s Preparatory School

Tickets: £12.00 Senior Citizens: £10.00 Under 21s: £8.00

The Joy of ChristmasSaturday 3 December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Join Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra for a Christmas showcase of talent from some of our counties finest musicians. Gloucestershire Youth Choir and Gloucestershire Symphonic Wind Orchestra will be amongst various county groups who will join GYO for a concert brimming with festive cheer, audience carols and a host of seasonal favourites.

Tickets: £12.00, £8.00 and Family Discount

Gloucestershire Music Christmas Concert 2016Sunday 4 December, 6.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Cleeve School returns to Cheltenham Town Hall for its annual Christmas Concert. The evening will feature a variety of ensembles including folk group, string groups, samba, orchestras, choirs and jazz band. Students from across the school community will also be joined by students from partner primary schools in a varied programme including some festive favourites!

Further info and to book: Available from Cleeve School and the school’s website from October 2016

Cleeve School Christmas Concert 2016Tuesday 6 December, 7.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Cheltenham Choral Society are joined by guest musicians and the two school choirs for our annual feast of festive music. The concert will feature both new and familiar carols and other Christmas music. There will be a retiring collection for a local charity. All tickets are unreserved. Conductor: Ian Higginson Pianist: Neil Fortin Choirs: Airthrie School Choir and Prestbury St Mary’s C of E Junior School Choir

Tickets: £10.00 Under 13s: £5.00

A Tapestry of Christmas MusicTuesday 6 December, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

By popular demand GFWI welcomes back soprano Laura Wright as our guest for the 2016 Christmas Concert. Laura, who sang at the opening of Prince Harry’s recent Invictus Games, joins pianist Adam Heron, who won the prestigious Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2016, to perform alongside the talented GFWI choir.

Tickets: £15.00

Gloucestershire Federation of WIs’ Christmas ConcertWednesday 7 December, 2.30pm and 7.15pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Clare Hammond won the Royal Philharmonic Society Award in 2016 and also played the young lady in the film Lady in a Van. Recognised for the virtuosity and authority of her performances, The Guardian described her as ‘a dazzling athlete’ following her Barbican debut in 2015, while in 2014 she gave performances at 7 European festivals, 10 world premieres, and 3 broadcasts for BBC Radio. Includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Dutilleux, Medtner, Boulanger and Stravinsky.

Tickets: £20.00, £15.00, Under 26s: Free

Clare Hammond (piano) Wednesday 7 December, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

This spectacular festive production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and performers and some of the finest music and songs that have ever been recorded. Revel in the music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin in a fabulous production that continues to be a worldwide success.Enjoy classics such as Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Mack the Knife, plus many more.

Tickets: £24.00, £18.00

The Rat Pack at ChristmasThursday 8 December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Winner of 11 medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Mig presents his Frozen Floral Roadshow full of flowers, stories and theatrical gossip. Learn how to create wonderful festive designs for the home, all made from scratch in front of your very eyes. Mig combines anecdotes from his thirty years of working in theatre and his extensive work with all things floral to provide a fun evening full of flowers. Its floral panto time – oh yes it is!

Tickets: £16.00

Mig Kimpton’s Frozen Floral RoadshowSunday 4 December, 3.00pm, Pittville Pump Room

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Two iconic chamber works presented by the renowned Allegri String Quartet and the cellist Joy Lisney.Strings: Allegri String Quartet Violoncello: Joy Lisney Chopin: Nocturnes, opus posthumous, opus 9, opus 15 Schubert: String Quartet in d, D 810 (Death and the Maiden) Schubert: String Quintet in C, D 956

Tickets: £15.00 Concession: £5.00

Masterworks Concert 59 - Schubert and Chopin series Wednesday 14 December, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra is delighted to be joined by Rachel Bowen’s Cheltenham Youth Choir, Midlife Choirsis and young dancers from Mandy Godding’s Theatre Arts for a Christmas Spectacular. It will feature music from Tchaikovsky’s seasonal favourite, The Nutcracker, the magical tale of The Snowman narrated by Meurig Bowen and many more Christmas favourites!

Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: (over 65s) £12.00 Children: (under 14s) £5.00

A Christmas Cracker with Gloucestershire Symphony OrchestraSunday 18 December, 3.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Jack DeeGet into the festive mood with The Secret Santa’s Ball. Enjoy a DJ and live music throughout the evening from Velvet Love and the Memphis One and a headline beatboxing set from X-Factor contestants, DUKE, as well as a photo booth, reindeer rodeo, games and Santa Claus himself. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you’re in for a treat at Cheltenham’s newest and biggest bash!

Tickets: £25.00 (early bird), £30.00 (from Sept) Further info & to book: www.thesecretsantasball.com

The Secret Santa’s BallSunday 18 December, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

Carnival Christmas will exceed all expectations with this wonderful twist on our planets most lively and thrilling carnivals. Come for the experience of a life-time! See, breathe, and live Carnival Christmas with us! The party will begin the moment you arrive. Entering to the beat of the drums, you’ll be struck by a riotous parade of colour, movement and sound that never lets up throughout the night.

Tickets: From £30 plus VAT per event Further info & to book: 0117 9710320, [email protected]

Carnival ChristmasTuesday 13 December, Wednesday 14 December, Thursday 15 December, Saturday 17 December, Cheltenham Town Hall

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Since 2008, Cheltenham Town Hall has provided the perfect setting for the ultimate comedy club night, showcasing the very best in new and established comedy talent. Previous acts include top comedians Reginald D. Hunter, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican, to name but a few! Keep an eye on www.howlerscomedyclub.co.uk for details of which rising star you could see next. Over 18s only.Line-up subject to change.

Tickets: £12.00 Students: £9.00

Howlers at the HallTuesday 20 December, 8.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

The much-loved annual Christmas Ball returns for another glamourous evening of fun and social dancing, hosted by Beverley Harwood with live music, stunning ballroom cabaret and, of course, plenty of mince pies to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Tickets: £22.50

Christmas Ball Thursday 22 December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

ESO’s Cheltenham debut features a trio of Viennese works, incorporating the wild side of Vienna’s Classical masters Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn. Pre-concert talk (6.30pm-7pm): presented by conductor, Kenneth WoodsConductor: Kenneth Woods Piano: James Brawn Haydn: Symphony No.44 in E minor, Trauer (Mourning) Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor, Op.37 Mozart: Symphony No.40 in G minor, K550 Tickets: £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50 and Concessions

Cheltenham Concert SeriesEnglish Symphony OrchestraWednesday 21 December, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Transport yourself back to the decadence of the Sixties.  Channel your inner Mary Quant, sharpen your best skinny suit and we will provide a swinging evening of peace, love and music including the return of the always groovy Chip Shop Boys. Wander down Carnaby Street, do some far out dancing, and listen to outta sight music as we see in 2017 in psychedelic Sixties style!

Three packages to choose from. For details see cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/NYE.

Last admission 10.30pm. Carriages at 2am. Over 18s only. Dress code: Smart party wear, no jeans, no trainers.  Sixties inspired dress optional. Round tables for Peace and Love packages, max 10 per table.

Tickets: Peace: £99.00, Love: £75.00, Music: £37.50

New Year’s EveThe Mod Ball Saturday 31 December, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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‘Father Christmas Needs a Wee!’ is back...and he still needs a wee! The musical saw success in a sellout run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a sellout UK Tour across number one theatre venues. Adapted from Nicholas Allan’s original book by duo James Worthington and Kate Lindsey, it is a magical journey for all ages using original songs, puppets and imaginative scenery trickery.

Father Christmas Needs a WeeTuesday 20 December, 2.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Queen legend Brian May and vocal sensation Kerry Ellis present an evening of acoustic music including their personal favourite songs, a few Queen tunes revisited, and material dedicated to awareness of wild animals, in tune with the passion they share for giving animals a voice. The show builds, and without giving too much away, it’s safe to say that the mighty crunch of May’s red special is brought in to bring the evening to an electric climax. This concert tour will also feature new songs from their forthcoming second album Anthems II. A sensational evening that will bring you up close with Rock and West End royalty…unmissable! Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.Please note: There will be no interval

Brian May and Kerry Ellis Candlelit Christmas Concert Tour Monday 19 December, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Tickets: £47.00 No view seats: £22.00

Tickets: £13.00 Children: £11.00 Family of 3: (at least one adult) £31.00 Family of 4 (at least one adult) £42.00

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This captivating concert thrills its millionth music fan this year, embarking on a tour that also honours the 50th anniversary of chart-topping, Four Tops single, Reach Out. Revel in hit after hit as the incredible, all-new for 2017, theatrical treat celebrates a decade of legendary solid-gold artists as more than 36 classics are revived amid a flurry of glitter and music.

Tickets: £27.50

The Magic of MotownFriday 27 January, 7.30pm Cheltenham Town Hall

Hsien and Hermus bring their international flair to tonight’s concert, spanning two musical eras and two strongly nationalistic 19th century styles.Pre-Concert talk (6.30pm to 7pm): Antony Hermus is interviewed as an introduction to tonight’s programme. Supported by The Hattori Foundation for Music & The Arts.Conductor: Antony Hermus Violin: Rose Hsien Smetana: Overture, The Bartered Bride Mozart: Violin Concerto No.5 in A major, K219 Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op.88

Tickets: £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50 and Concessions

Cheltenham Concert SeriesPhilharmonia Orchestra Tuesday 24 January, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

The Kast off Kinks are former members of the legendary band The Kinks, back together to re-live the good times. This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60s and 70s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80s and 90s) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding and Tim Rose). Join us for an evening of hits from You Really Got Me to Come Dancing.

Tickets: £22.00

Kast Off KinksThursday 26 January, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

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From the exultant heights of such classic hits as Rhiannon, Don’t Stop, You Make Loving Fun, and Seven Wonders, to the bestselling Rumours album, Hits to Blues – like previous Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac concert performances – guarantees to offer its audiences a rich and emotive musical experience, blowing away the cobwebs and rekindling those precious personal memories in a way that only the best music can.

Tickets: £30.50, £25.50

Rumours of Fleetwood MacHits to BluesSaturday 21 January, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

The ELO Experience is the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time. A tribute that’s jam-packed with musical talent.

Tickets: £24.00

ELO Experience Friday 13 January, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Celebrate 2017 with a concert evoking the Vienna Philharmonic’s famous New Year’s Day concerts at the Musikverien. Soprano Soraya Mafi joins the BSO to bring to life the Vienna dance-halls in a bubbling selection of waltzes, gallops, polkas and marches by Strauss and his contemporaries.Conductor Frank Zielhorst Soprano Soraya Mafi

Tickets: £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50 and Concessions

Cheltenham Concert SeriesBournemouth Symphony Orchestra New Year Strauss GalaSaturday 7 January, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Juliette is principal flute with Royal Northern Sinfonia and London Mozart Players, and appears as guest principal flute with orchestras all over Britain. Alasdair Beatson is a distinctive and vibrant pianist. Highlighlights include a sixth solo Wigmore Hall recital, and collaborations with the Nash Ensemble and the Doric String Quartet. Includes works by Fauré, Reinecke, Widor, Bach, Debussy and Franck.

Tickets: £20.00, £15.00 Under 26s: Free

Juliette Bausor (flute) and Alasdair Beatson (piano)Wednesday 11 January, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

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A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. Now all that experience is being put to good use - this is the very best of Jimmy Carr. Over 16s only. Please note this show is a repeat of the 2016 Jimmy Carr event.

Tickets: £29.50

Jimmy Carr 2017Tuesday 31 January, 8.00pm, Cheltenham Town Hall

Be captivated by the musical mastery of Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra in this concert of old worlds and new.Conductor: David Curtis Violin: Michael Foyle Copland: Music for Movies Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Op. 35 Dvořák: Symphony No. 9

Tickets: £17.00, £14.00 and Concessions

Cheltenham Symphony OrchestraOld Worlds, New Worlds 1 Saturday 28 January, 7.30pm, Pittville Pump Room

5 October 9 November

14 December2 February

2 March

See pages 11, 19, 30 for detailsjameslisney.com

MasterworksThe essential chamber music series

at Pittville Pump Room

Events in take place at Cheltenham Town Hall. Events in take place at Pittville Pump Room. Events in take place at external venues. Concessions may be available. Please see event page for further details: Cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Date Event name Time Standard prices

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sat 3 Trojan Fit (Beginner to Winner) 6.30pm Various

Sun 4 Cheltenham Bride & Groom Show 11.00am Free

Mon 5 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginner Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 6 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Thurs 8 An Audience with Chris Ryan 7.30pm £17.00

Fri 9 – Sat 10 Boden Clothing Sale 10.00am Free

Fri 9 Cheltenham Heritage Open Day 9.00am Free

Sat 10 Cheltenham Heritage Open Day 2.00pm Free

Sun 11 Cheltenham Heritage Open Day 10.00am Free

Sun 11 Cheltenham Heritage Open Day 10.00am Free

Sun 11 UK Pink Floyd Experience 7.30pm £23.00

Mon 12 Tea Dance 2.30pm £5.00 Carers: Free

Mon 12 Cheltenham Flower Club 2.00pm £6.00

Mon 12 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginner Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 13 The Syd Lawrence Orchestra 7.30pm £20.00

Tues 13 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Thurs 15 Graeme Swann’s Great British Spin-Off with Henry Blofeld 7.30pm £27.00

Fri 16 Bowie Experience 7.30pm £26.00

Sat 17 Treorchy Male Voice Choir 7.30pm £23.00, £21.00

Sun 18 Lennon – Through A Glass Onion 7.30pm £25.00

Mon 19 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 20 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 7.30pm£33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50

Wed 21 Howlers at the Hall 8.30pm £12.00 Students: £9.00

Thurs 22 Rob Beckett – Mouth of the South 8.00pm £16.00

Fri 23 Mark Watson – I’m Not Here 8.00pm £18.50

Sat 24 Cheltenham Comedy Festival Finale 8.00pm £18.00

Sun 25 Cheltenham Cantilena Orchestra – Autumn Charity Concert 3.00pm £15.00 Children: £5.00

Sun 25 Fine Steps Charity Ball 7.00pm Tickets and info: 07852 960974 [email protected]

Mon 26 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 27 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Tues 27 Wi-Fi Wars 7.00pm £17.00

Wed 28 Harry Hook: About Africa 7.30pm £18.50

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Wed 28 10cc 7.30pm £34.50

Thurs 29 T.Rextasy 7.30pm £21.50

Fri 30 Whitney – Queen of the Night 7.30pm £25.00

OCTOBER 2016

Sat 1 Health and Wellbeing Day - Celebrating National Older Person’s Day 2016 11.00am Further details available from

www.leisureatcheltenham.com

Sat 1 The Little Mix Experience 6.00pm £15.00

Sun 2 Wedding Inspiration Day 11.00am Free

Sun 2 Tony Christie 7.30pm £28.00

Mon 3 Percossa - Rebels of Rhythm 7.30pm £23.00

Mon 3 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Wed 5 Masterworks 7.30pm £15.00 Concession: £5.00

Fri 7 – Sun 16 The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Various Box Office 01242 850270

Mon 10 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Gloucestershire’s Mind, Body and Spirit Weekend 2016 Various £5.00, For concessions and

weekend passes see page 12.

Mon 17 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 18 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Tues 18 Henschel Quartet 7.30pm £23.00, £18.00, Free

Wed 19 Orchestra of the Swan 7.30pm £33.50, 28.50, 17.50, 13.50

Thurs 20 Scottish Country Dancing 2.00pm £4.50 (door)

Thurs 20 Lee Mead – Some Enchanted Evening 7.30pm £22.00

Fri 21 Cheltenham Connections (The Night Hours) 11.15am £6.00 Carers: Free

Fri 21 An Evening of Burlesque 7.30pm £24.50

Fri 21 Jerry Sadowitz - Comedian, Magician, Psycopath! 8.00pm £21.50

Sat 22 Trojan Fit (Night of the Trojans) 6.30pm Various

Sat 22 Record & CD Fair 10.00am £1.00

Sun 23 Cheltenham Vintage Wedding Fayre 11.00am £1.00

Sun 23 Jackson Live in Concert 7.30pm £21.50

Mon 24 Tea Dance 2.30pm £5.00 Carers: Free

Mon 24 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Mon 24 Nish Kumar 8.00pm £16.00

Tues 25 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Tues 25 Miles Jupp 8.00pm £19.00

Wed 26 (viewing)Thurs 27 (sale)

Sale by auction of Antiques, Fine Art and decorative Objets D’art

8.00am 10.00am Free

Wed 26 Sir Chris Bonington – Life & Times 7.30pm £20.00

Thurs 27 One Night of Queen 7.30pm £22.00

Fri 28 Frankly Sinatra 7.30pm £27.50

Sat 29 – Sun 30 Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead Show Various £4.50 Seniors: £2.00 Ages 8-16: £1.00 Under 8s: Free

Sat 29 Lou Lou’s Cheltenham Vintage Fair 12.00pm £2.00 Under 12s: Free

Sat 29 Angelos & Barry 8.00pm £17.00

Sun 30 60s Spectacular 7.30pm £28.50

Mon 31 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

NOVEMBER 2016

Tues 1 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Weds 2 The Dreamboys 7.30pm £26.00

Thurs 3 An Audience with Brian Cox 7.30pm £42.00, £32.00

Thurs 3 Cheltenham Civic Society Tercentenary Dinner 6.00pm £60.00

Fri 4 Nina Conti – In Your Face 2016 8.00pm £22.00

Sat 5 The Sons of Pitches 7.30pm £24.50

Sun 6 James Acaster – Reset 8.00pm £17.00

Mon 7 Steve Backshall – Wild World 7.00pm £19.50

Mon 7 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 8 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Weds 9 Seth Lakeman 7.30pm £25.00

Weds 9 Masterworks 7.30pm £15.00 Concession: £5.00

Thurs 10 Seann Walsh – One for the Road 8.00pm £16.00

Sat 12 That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm £27.00, £25.00

Sun 13 Gloucestershire Young Musician 2016 7.30pm £15.00 Concessions: £7.50 Children: Free

Mon 14 Tea Dance 2.30pm £5.00 Carers: Free

Mon 14 Cheltenham Flower Club 2.00pm £6.00

Mon 14 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 15 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Tues 15 The Solid Gold Rock & Roll Show 2016 7.30pm £30.50

Weds 16 Howlers at the Hall 8.30pm £12.00 Students: £9.00

Thurs 17 Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra 7.30pm £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50

Thurs 17 Van Kuijk Quartet 7.30pm £23.00, £18.00 Under 26s: Free

Fri 18 Nelson Trust Annual Lecture with Dan Snow 7.00pm £35.00

Fri 18 Jonathan Pie – Live! 7.30pm £17.00

Sat 19 Trojan Fit (Beginner to Winner) 6.30pm Various

Sat 19 Cheltenham Choral Society – Antonio Vivaldi Choral Concert 7.30pm £15.00 Under 13s: £5.00

Sun 20 Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra 3.00pm £12.00 Students: £6.00 16 and Under £3.00

Sun 20 Cheltenham Bach Choir – Mozart Requiem and Handel Dixit Dominus 7.00pm £20.00, £15.00, £10.00

Children and Students: £8.00

Mon 21 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

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Mon 21 Circus of Horrors 7.30pm £24.00, £18.00

Tues 22 Lunchtime Recital 1.05pm £5.00

Tues 22 Jimmy Carr 2016 8.00pm £29.00

Weds 23 An Evening with Gervase Phinn 7.30pm £18.50

Thurs 24 Flamenco and Tapas with Adrian Brenes 8.00pm £30.00

Fri 25 Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational 8.00pm £20.50

Sat 26 Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra – From the Seas to the Skies 7.30pm £18.00, £15.00, £12.00

and Concessions

Sat 26 The Bluebird Ball 2016 7.30pm £20.00

Sun 27 Mark Steel – Who Do I Think I Am? 8.00pm £17.00

Sun 27 An Audience with Jodi Picoult 7.30pm £20.00

Mon 28 Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers 7.30pm £24.50

Mon 28 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 29 Elaine Paige – Stripped Back 8.00pm £101.00, £57.00, £40.50, £30.50

Weds 30Kevin Bloody Wilson – Second of the Final Farewell Tours…Perhaps

7.30pm £29.50

Weds 30Maximise Women’s Business Conference and Awards 2016

9.00am Various

DECEMBER 2016

Thurs 1 Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular 2016 7.30pm £22.50, £21.50, £19.50

Fri 2 Psychic Sally – Call Me Psychic 2016 7.30pm £26.50

Sat 3 Joy of Christmas 7.30pm £12.00 Senior Citizens: £10.00 Under 21s: £8.00

Sat 3 Dance with Pat Anslow: Christmas Ball 8.00pm Contact: 07789 974866 or email [email protected]

Sun 4 Gloucestershire Music Christmas Concert 2016 6.00pm £12.00, £8.00 and Family Discount

Sun 4 Mig Kimpton’s Frozen Floral Roadshow 3.00pm £16.00

Mon 5Cheltenham Senior Citizens Christmas Tea & Concert

4.00pmAvailable from Cheltenham Borough Council, Cheltenham Borough Homes and senior citizens clubs

Mon 5 Cheltenham Flower Club 2.00pm £6.00

Mon 5 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 6 Cleeve School Christmas Concert 2016 7.00pmAvailable from Cleeve School and the school’s website from October 2016

Tues 6 Cheltenham Choral Society Carol Concert A Tapestry of Christmas Music 7.30pm £10.00 Under 13s: £5.00

Weds 7 Clare Hammond (piano) 7.30pm £20.00, £15.00 Under 26s: Free

Weds 7 Gloucestershire Federation of WIs Christmas Concert 2.30pm, 7.15pm £15.00

Thurs 8 The Rat Pack at Christmas 7.30pm £24.00, £18.00

Thurs 8 Scottish Country Dancing 2.00pm £4.50 (door)

Fri 9 – Sun 11 Carnival Christmas 8.30pm From £30 +VAT. For more information see page 30

Sat 10 Strictly Ceroc Masquerade Ball 8.00pm £10.00 (£12.00 on the door)

Mon 12 Christmas Tea Dance 2.30pm £5.00

Mon 12 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Fri 13 – Sun 18 Carnival Christmas 8.00pm From £30 +VAT. For more information see page 30

Weds 14 Masterworks 7.30pm £15.00 Concession: £5.00

Fri 16 Sue Ryder Winter Ball – Fire & Ice 7.00pm £90.00, Table for 10: £850.00

Sun 18 A Christmas Cracker with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra 3.00pm £15.00

Sun 18 The Secret Santa’s Ball 7.30pm£25 (earlybird), £30.00 (from Sept)

Mon 19 Brain May & Kerry Ellis - Candlelit Christmas Tour 8.00pm £47.00, £22.00

Mon 19 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 20 Father Christmas Needs A Wee 2.00pm £13.00 Children and Family: see page 32

Tues 20 Howlers at the Hall 8.30pm £12.00 Students: £9.00

Weds 21 English Symphony Orchestra 7.30pm £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50

Thurs 22 Christmas Ball 2016 8.00pm £22.50

Fri 23 The Snowman and Paddington Bear’s First Concert 1.30pm, 4.30pm £30.00, £25.00, £20.00, £15.00

Sat 31 New Year’s Eve 2016 7.30pm, 9.30pm £99.00, £75.00, £37.50

January 2017

Sat 7 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – New Year Strauss Gala 7.30pm

£33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50

Sun 8 Cheltenham Bride and Groom Show 11.00am Free

Mon 9 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Weds 11 Juliette Bausor (flute) and Alasdair Beatson (piano) 7.30pm £20.00, £15.00 Under 26s: Free

Fri 13 ELO Experience 7.30pm £24.00

Sat 14 Record & CD Fair 10.00am £1.00

Mon 16 Tea Dance 2.30pm £5.00

Mon 16 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Fri 21 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – Hits to Blues 2017 7.30pm £30.50, £25.50

Mon 23 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 24 Philharmonia Orchestra 7.30pm £33.50, £28.50, £17.50, £13.50

Thurs 26 Kast Off Kinks 7.30pm £22.00

Fri 27 The Magic of Motown 7.30pm £27.50

Sat 28 Lou Lou’s Cheltenham Vintage Fair 12.00pm £2.00 Under 12s: Free

Sat 28Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra - Old Worlds, New Worlds 1

7.30pm£17.00, £14.00 and Concessions

Sun 29 Cheltenham Bride and Groom Show 11.00am Free

Sun 29 Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra – Winter Concert 3.00pm £12.00

Mon 30 Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Beginners Strictly Ceroc Modern Jive Classes – Intermediate

7.45pm 9.00pm £8.00

Tues 31 Jimmy Carr 2017 8.00pm £29.50

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Booking Information

VALENTINE’S CONCERT AND FILM SCREENINGRachmaninov:

PIANO CONCERTO NO.2CONDUCTOR: PHILIP MACKENZIE

PIANO: SINZIANA MIRCEA

AT CHELTENHAM TOWN HALLTUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30 PM

NOEL COWARD’S

BRIEF ENCOUNTER

AMADEUS ORCHESTRA presents

TICKETS: £32.50, £27.50, £15, £12.50 ALL BOOKINGS ARE SUBJECT TO A ONE-OFF TRANSACTION FEE OF £1.50

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Limited parking for disabled drivers/cars carrying disabledpassengers, reservable in advance at the Box Office.

Ramped wheelchair access.

Purpose-built toilet facilities.

Guide dogs permitted.

Induction loop at CheltenhamTown Hall (ground floor only)and Pittville Pump Room.

Travel & Parking TRAIN Cheltenham Spa is well-served from most major UK towns and cities and is a short taxi or bus ride from the town centre.

BUS Cheltenham Coach Station is in the town centre and is well served by local and national bus routes.

PARKING Public parking is available adjacent to Pittville Pump Room and there are several public car parks within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall.

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Tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded, except in the case of a cancelled event.

Reserved tickets must be paid for within three working days, or no later than 30 minutes before the start of an event, whichever is soonest.

We reserve the right to change artists or programmes as necessary.

Latecomers will only be admitted into the auditorium at a convenient break in the performance.

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