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Sat 19 Jul 8pm Get ready for a musical journey with Aylesbury's very own country outlaw, "Mr" Paul Adams! Born in the Northern heart of Texas and raised amidst the rolling hills of Aylesbury, Paul embodies the spirit of the genre with a distinctive blend of country and outlaw flair. His captivating performances are a testament to his roots and a celebration of the rich storytelling tradition of country music, new and old. Don't miss the chance to witness "Mr" Paul Adams live in action, as he brings the soul of country outlaw music to the heart of Aylesbury. Grab your tickets now for a night of unforgettable tunes and a taste of the Texan spirit right in your own backyard!
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Fri 25 Jul 7.30pm Sat 26 Jul 7.30pm Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. Fleeing from the fury of her uncle, Duke Frederick, Rosalind and her cousin Celia find themselves lost in the Forest of Arden, where a chaotic comedy caper is about to unfold… The production will debut for two nights at our Limelight Theatre before heading out on tour. Click here for the latest tour info. The 2025 Festival begins at the start of July with ‘Macbeth’, which debuts at QPAC on 4-5 July. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Sat 3 May 7.30pm A night of improvised storytelling from our own Unbound Theatre troupe, and some very special guests (TBA) Get ready for a night of spontaneous tales. ‘Everything Wrong With Politics’ Performed by Unbound This live comedy panel game sees two teams become the leaders of new political parties – whose names are chosen by the audience! The rivals then compete in a series of improv games – covering everything from scandals to spin doctors – before heading into a general election. There’ll be more improv fun from some very special guests – to be announced soon! This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 2 Aug 7.30pm Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. Revisit Unbound’s acclaimed 2022 staging of ‘Hamlet’, with this film created by Fernando Productions. The King of Denmark is dead. His brother now sits on the throne, married to the widow of the former monarch. Prince Hamlet is broken by the affair, but a visitation from the realm of the dead reveals details of a betrayal even greater than he could have imagined… Includes a post-show Q+A with members of the cast and crew. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 24 May 7.30pm Written by Oscar Wilde Directed by Andrew Faber Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s present a script-in-hand performance of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy. As Lady Windermere prepares for her birthday celebrations, a society rumour reaches her concerning her husband and a mysterious woman named Mrs Erlynne. When she uncovers evidence of her own, she decides to confront him, exposing a web of secrets and lies... This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound. Part of Unbound’s ‘Wilde Words’ season, celebrating 125 since Oscar. For more information about the season, visit www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Limelight Theatre
Fri 4 Jul 7.30pm Sat 5 Jul 7.30pm Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Rhydian Sendall Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. In the aftermath of a bitter and bloody war, there waits a prophecy. Once uttered, there can be no wavering from what it foretells, and the words are about to be spoken. Blood will have blood, and fateful ambition will rob a man of everything he holds dear... The production will debut for two nights at our Limelight Theatre before heading out on tour. Click here for the latest tour info. The 2025 Festival continues later this month with As You Like It, which debuts at QPAC on 25-26 July. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Limelight Theatre
Fri 20 Jun 7.30pm Sat 21 Jun 2.30pm Written by James Kenworth Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound A new production of James Kenworth’s acclaimed play about outsider artist Madge Gill. Madge Gill (1882-1961) was one of the foremost British Outsider artists. She felt an instinctive compulsion to create, resulting in an outpouring that flowed effortlessly and spontaneously from an altered state of consciousness. Working under the control of Myrninerest, her spirit guide, Madge Gill’s art remains an enigma. She was born in the East End of London, and lived in Plashet Grove, Upton Park. After her death, her only surviving son Laurie gathered hundreds of pieces of Madge’s work which were stored around the house, stuffed into drawers and cupboards and under the bed. He donated most of the works to East Ham Council and are now owned by Newham Council. * Art Historian Roger Cardinal originally coined the term ‘Outsider Art’ in 1972. Since then it has been taken to mean self-taught. Outsider artists did not pursue fame, money, or success, worked in isolation and existed outside of the mainstream art world. Myrninterest: The Outside Life of Madge Gill is the sixth instalment in The Newham Plays, a critically acclaimed series of site-specific, localist-driven plays shows rooted in Newham’s history, culture, and people. Created and written by James Kenworth, the plays are a unique collaboration between a professional creative team working alongside young actors from local youth groups/theatres. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound, by kind arrangement with the Newham Plays. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 9 Aug 7.30pm Written by William Shakespeare Re-written by the Unbound Storytellers Directed by Gareth Johnson & Dario Knight Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. Have you ever wondered what might have happened if Shakespeare’s plays had been a bit more sensible? What if King Lear had better anger management? What if Titania and Oberon had gone to marriage counselling? What if Hamlet had just called the police? This beautifully daft retelling of some of Shakespeare’s most famous stories is a must-see for fans of the Bard, and also those who can’t stand the man! This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk @unboundtheatre
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Limelight Theatre
Alchemy Live bring to life the classic era of Dire Straits from the early 80s, playing all the hits including Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love, Brothers In Arms and many more. This show isn't about dressing up in 80s clothes, nor is it a lookalike competition, Alchemy Live are all about faithfully recreating the sound & feel of the music, each song is a re-enactment of a specific performance by the original band. As the name suggests, many of the song versions are taken from the multi platinum selling double live album "Alchemy Live", generally recognised to be one of the best live albums ever recorded. The band also revisit other legendary Dire Straits performances such as Live Aid in 1985 and their final tour in 1992 as featured on the final live album "On the Night" recorded at Arena of Nimes, France. www.alchemylive.uk
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Limelight Theatre
Fri 2 May 8pm Join us for a special night of music and dance, as our Limelight Theatre hosts a fundraising ceilidh in support of QPAC's continued operations. The evening will be led by the Queens Park Pickers - a talented band of musicians who meet once a month in our coffee bar to socialise and play American Old-Time music. They'll be on stage providing a perfect mix of dance music, with Tim Rooke calling the dances. Don't worry if you've never been to a ceilidh before, the band will be there to guide you through the different dances and make sure everyone has a good night!
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Limelight Theatre
Our ever-popular comedy night at the Limelight Theatre. See below for upcoming dates / line-ups. LINE UP: FRIDAY 9 MAY (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: ELEANOR TIERNAN AARON TWITCHEN JIM BROWN FRIDAY 13 JUNE (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: BEC HILL JAVIER JARQUIN CARL RICHARD FRIDAY 11 JULY (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: HAL CRUTTENDEN DAN EVANS PLEASE NOTE: All line-ups are subject to change
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Sat 6 Sep 8pm (Previous listed for 17 Jan) A laugh-a-minute variety show that combines live music, comedy, magic, prize bingo and more into one hilarious night of live entertainment.
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 17 May 7pm Quiz nights are back! Tuck into tasty fish and chips and then test the little grey cells! Hosts Grace & Faye will be setting the questions at this special fundraising event. Teams of 6 people max. Ticket holders will be contacted to confirm their food order - vegetarian option available.
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 14 Jun 8pm Jagged Little Alanis is the UK’s leading and most authentic tribute act of the Canadian American singer songwriter Alanis Morissette. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional song writing, Jagged Little Alanis capture the unique sound and vocals closer than any other UK tribute band. The band cover a wide range of her best-known hits mostly from the 1995 album Jagged Little Pill, which sold more than 33 million copies globally and is her most critically acclaimed work to date.Covering all the hits such as Ironic, You Oughta Know, Hand in my Pocket, Head over Feet, All I Really want to name just a few. The band is formed of UK based semi pro musicians with careers spanning over 20 years. Our singer Sarah is one of the absolute best and has previously performed musical theatre in London's West End. @jaggedlittlealanis
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Limelight Theatre
Saturday 27 September | 8pm - 10.30pm | £15.50 std The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Sketches of Satie and Please Don’t Touch alongside his own solo albums Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune. “Nick Fletcher is probably the best jazz rock guitarist in the country. His fluency is astounding, plus he possesses a first-rate classical guitar technique to boot! I consider Nick Fletcher to be an absolute star” Steve Hackett “The band have never sounded better, and they are musically as tight as a drum skin at present.” David Edwards, The Progressive Aspect – March 2024 John Hackett - vocals, flute, keyboard Nick Fletcher - lead guitar Duncan Parsons - drums, vocals Jeremy Richardson - vocals, bass, acoustic guitar Read a recent review here https://tinyurl.com/2zhwzke9
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Sat 21 Jun 8pm Tickets £8 in adv | £10 on the door Please join us at the Limelight Theatre for a mini festival celebrating musicians of different genres. Opening the show will be Ben White, local blues musician playing a set of blues classics and originals on the piano. Oxford-based rising star Khairika and her band will be demonstrating her power as she performs original tunes with heaps of attitude and narrative. ‘UK-based veteran singer-songwriter’ Saiichi Sugiyama will be joined by his Acoustic Group to close out the show, performing original melodies coupled with poetic storytelling. "His Laurel Canyon-influenced 5th album produced by James Raymond, the late David Crosby’s producer and son, will be released in 2024. The Surrey-based singer-songwriter was born in Tokyo. https://livesessions.npr.org/artists/saiichi-sugiyama” Show Timings: Bar Open: 7.00pm Doors: 7.45pm Ben White: 8.00pm-8.35pm Khairka: 8.45pm-9.15pm Saiichi Sugiyama Acoustic Group: 9.30pm-10.30pm
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Limelight Theatre
Fri 6 Jun 8pm Long Road Home is a song based rock band, whose music is drenched in the blues and shades of prog. The band’s influences can be traced back to the emergence of the British Blues scene, the 70’s and beyond, through subsequent related genres, which continue up to the present day. Influences include bands and artists such as Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Focus, Gary Moore, Robin Trower and Joe Bonamassa. Members of the band have worked with many notable musicians including Bernie Marsden, Keith Emerson, members of Gary Moore's band, Uriah Heep, Thunder, Larry Miller and many more. The band appeals to blues and rock fans alike. "With a line-up soaked in Brit-blues pedigree, Long Road Home inevitably play like demons. But while the five-piece can kick around a 12-bar, these self written songs are probably more imaginative than you're be expecting." Henry Yates - Classic Rock magazine “An absolute stormer of hi-energy, full throttle, electric-driven blues-rock” Blues Matters Magazine. “...powerful songs that reflect their rich musical heritage. File under excellent!" Blues In Britain Magazine. Long Road Home are one of the most musically interesting bands on the UK blues rock scene. www.longroadhome.co.uk
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Mim Grey - "The Garden of Me Tour" Join us for an unforgettable evening with the illustrious Mim Grey, as she returns to the stage with her long-awaited third album, "The Garden of Me." This album was co-produced with legendary guitarist Robbie McIntosh, known for his work with The Pretenders, Norah Jones, John Mayer, and Paul McCartney. Reflecting on the recording process, Mim shared, "Creating 'Garden of Me' was a truly magical experience. Collaborating with Robbie McIntosh and the production team allowed us to channel the essence of the songs seamlessly. The result is an album of music that speaks from the heart, and I am thrilled to share it with the world." Now, Mim is eager to bring these new songs to the stage, where her heartfelt performances and captivating presence promise to create an enchanting live experience for all who attend. Born and raised in North London, Mim has captivated audiences globally as the singer of choice for many noted bands and musicians. Music icons like Sir Tom Jones and Michael Ball have praised her, with Jones calling her his favourite singer and Ball declaring her "the most beautiful voice to come out of the UK in a very long time." Don't miss the chance to experience Mim Grey live on "The Garden of Me Tour" at the Limelight Theatre. Be prepared for an evening of soul-stirring music from an artist who truly sings from the heart. www.mimgrey.com
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 12 Jul 8pm OTWAY AND BARRETT are back! This magnetic bond still holds after more than 50 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch. John’s lyrical genius and Willy’s outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making!) Ever keen to add a new dimension to the show, Willy has a new addition to his array of instruments. Beware the Moose Homp!!. Willy’s interest in making instruments began when he commandeered two guitars made by his dad in 1965. One from an old guitar neck and a scaffold plank which became affectionally known as the Les Dawson, and the other branded the Mk1 Schitstik electric slide of similar pedigree. These instruments were used on many of the early tracks, including Really Free and Racing Cars) Willy’s remark “this will be the last time that many of you will see us together again” was often hastily misinterpreted as the final throw of the dice, but the reason given “it’s not us packing up, it’s you lot dying off, you know who you are!” is often overlooked by eager scribes. And so the rumours abound. Earlier this year John celebrated his 5,000th gig to a packed house at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. And if that’s not enough, we are now talking about DOCTOR JOHN – an Honorary PhD in Music by Oxford Brookes University.? “I’m really thrilled to be awarded this totally unexpected honour, especially as I failed all my A levels as I decided to concentrate on preparing for my burgeoning career as a rock star. To get this from Oxford Brookes 50 years later shows I did the right thing.” For any Otway/Barrett virgins out there who don’t know what to expect, be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another: An amazing and irreverent performance by two master entertainers.
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Limelight Theatre
Although he left us over ten years ago, Gary Moore is still very much with us… he was an unstoppable, irrepressible force of nature. The Gary Moore Blues Experience is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit and passion with which he imbued his music lives on. He wrote and produced a wide range of music in his lifetime, including jazz fusion, Celtic rock, traditional style and modern blues, hard rock, an excursion into disco beat, and ballads and songs consisting of pure melody. The band reproduces the authentic essence of the blues and the power of the blues rock. Also included and accurately rendered are the many famous and unparalleled ballads including Empty Rooms, Midnight Blues, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got the Blues for You, Story of the Blues, Still in Love with You. Featuring tasteful phrasing as well as incendiary guitar fretwork in tribute to Gary’s inimitable style and technical range, for which he was rightly celebrated, with the tight grooves of the bass and drums that made his bands a standout. There was and is no one quite like him!
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Limelight Theatre
Sunday 8pm Join us for the monthly Gilded Cage Open Mic – an opportunity for anyone and everyone to step up onto the Limelight Theatre stage. You might be a musician, signer, comedian, poet, storyteller, juggler or magician; all are welcome to perform in this friendly, informal evening showcasing and celebrating local talent. Each act gets a 10-15min slot (depending on how many acts we have on the bill!) Entry is by donation – please consider giving whatever you can to support QPAC’s ongoing refurbishment and fundraising. Note: if bringing a backing track, please ensure it’s on a device with a headphone socket / adaptor. PA is provided with Direct Input for instruments (bring a cable if you have one!). There’ll be a piano on stage.
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Limelight Theatre
From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there was a place for him and he set about learning how to play guitar. Otway had to wait until 1977 and the rise of punk before his dream of fame and fortune would finally become a reality. Having caught the eye of the producers of the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test, Otway's performance on that show would grab the attention of the watching audience. Otway, ever the showman, decided to jump on to the amplifier of his colleague during a performance of Bob Lind's Cheryl's Going Home. (Un)fortunately for Otway, he misjudged his leap and sent Wild Willy Barrett’s amplifier tumbling as he crashed down straddling the box under the amp. The full force of the impact was absorbed by the most tender part of his body, but in doing this one simple act of recklessness and his wanton disregard for his own safety, Otway was the talk of everyone who watched that evening's programme. Not only did he see a surge in his audiences, sales of Otway's sixth single, the halfspoken love song Really Free increased dramatically and reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart. An appearance on the BBC's flagship music programme Top of the Pops, where Otway & Barrett were introduced by Elton John later, Otway was finally a star. It would however, be his greatest success for some time. Despite numerous attempts to get back into the charts, Otway would have to wait 25 years for his next taste of chart success. In the intervening years, Otway would become an actor; write an autobiography (Cor Baby That’s Really Me: Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure); perform sold out shows at London’s Astoria and Royal Albert Hall; make regular appearances at both Glastonbury and Edinburgh Festivals; and write the nation’s seventh favourite lyric of all-time (beating Bob Dylan and Paul Simon in the process). In 2002, Otway achieved what he desired the most – a second hit. A concerted publicity campaign saw Otway reach number 9 with the disco pastiche Bunsen Burner and a second appearance on Top of the Pops. Despite this success, a planned world tour collapsed, but Otway continued to gig extensively around the UK either with his band, as a duo with Wild Willy Barrett or solo. A follow-up autobiography was penned in 2010 and titled: I Did It Otway: Regrets I’ve Had a Few. To celebrate his 60th birthday in 2012, Otway produced his debut movie titled Otway the Movie: The Story of Rock n Roll’s Greatest Failure. A screening for producers was held at London’s Leicester Square with the final scenes from the movie filmed on the red carpet and edited into the film as the audience were watching. The film was then taken to Cannes Film Festival and a 50-date tour of cinemas in both the UK and North America. It was subsequently voted the 2nd best film of the year in a poll of its readers conducted by The Guardian newspaper. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Otway took his band to the Caribbean island of Montserrat to record a new album. The album would be the first to be recorded on the island by an international artist since The Rolling Stones recorded Steel Wheels in 1989. Produced by Grammy-award winner Chris Birkett and recorded at Olveston House – the former home of Sir George Martin, it was released to critical acclaim in May 2017.
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Limelight Theatre
Sat 7 Jun 8pm Rotary Rocks is delighted to present Totally Blondie Back by popular demand…Totally Blondie first rocked the Limelight in 2023 – a memorable Rotary Rocks charity fundraiser gig which sold out early. Since forming early in 2018, Totally Blondie have rapidly gained a reputation as the best Blondie tribute band in the UK! Unlike so many tribute acts, this is a pro band who are passionate about the music they play, and have built their reputation on the back of full-on, no-holds-barred live gigs where they totally play their hearts out … Blondie were one of the most iconic bands of the 70’s & 80’s, with posters of Debbie Harry adorning many teenagers’ walls, and they’ve continued turning out hits and great music right up to 2017’s Pollinator album. People of all ages, not just hardcore fans, know and love songs like Hanging On The Telephone, One Way Or Another, Call Me, Atomic, Heart Of Glass, Sunday Girl, Denis and all the other famous chart-toppers. And Totally Blondie make sure these fantastic tunes sound as fresh and exciting today as they did back then. With a stunning lookalike and soundalike singer, an exceptional, professional live band, their full-on, passionate performances are winning over audiences up and down the country. So, come along and relive those classic moments – it’s totally authentic … it’s totally awesome … it’s Totally Blondie! www.totallyblondie.com All proceeds from this event to Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity. Registered Charity No. 1119499. Promoted by the Rotary Club of Aylesbury Hundreds www.aylesbury100srotary.org
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You Country Writers Round is Aylesbury’s first Nashville-style Country Music Writer’s Round, hosted by local UK Country artist “Mr” Paul Adams, offering a unique, intimate experience for country music fans. Each show will feature a selection of talented guest songwriters from across the UK and beyond. Through live performances and storytelling, the artists will introduce their songs, sharing insights into the creative process and the personal stories that inspired them. There will be casual chats, audience Q&A sessions, and the chance to gain deeper insights into the art of songwriting. www.mrpauladams.co.uk
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