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Live Music

"Mr" Paul Adams (19 Jul)

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!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

'A Passionate Woman' by Kay Mellor (4-5 Apr)

Fri 4 Apr 7.30pm Sat 5 Apr 2.30pm & 7.30pm Best known as a prolific writer of much-loved TV drama including Fat Friends, The Syndicate, and Band of Gold, Kay Mellor’s play A Passionate Woman, the story of a mother’s romance and its aftermath decades later is funny, poignant, and frequently surreal. Yorkshire in the early 1990s, and housewife Betty takes to her attic on the morning of her son’s wedding day – and refuses to come down. As she travels further down memory lane, a blast from Betty’s past looks set to knock the day off course. Following 2024’s successful run of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Running Joke Theatre Company return to QPAC for the first of two productions this year. The matinee on Saturday 5th April will be accompanied by a BSL interpreter. www.runningjoke.co.uk @runningjoketc

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'As You Like It' (25-26 Jul)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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'Everything Wrong with Politics' & Other Improv (3 May)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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'Hamlet' Film Screening (2 Aug)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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'Lady Windermere's Fan' Rehearsed Reading (24 May)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'Macbeth' (4-5 Jul)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'Myrninerest: The Outside/Inside Life of Madge Gill' (20-21 Jun)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'Sensible Shakespeare' (9 Aug)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Unbound Theatre, Live Theatre, Live Comedy

Bardic Trials (15 Mar)

In 2023 our award-winning storytelling company Unbound created the role of the Bard of Aylesbury, working alongside Aylesbury Town Council. Gareth Johnson served as the first bard, with Laike Twiss taking on the role in 2024. With the second bard's term now drawing to an end, it's time to select the third... Join us for an evening of inventive and creative storytelling, where candidates hoping to take on the role of Aylesbury's very own storyteller will have a chance to perform and show what they can bring to the role. A panel of local officials and creatives will select the winner, in conjunction with a public vote! Want to be the Bard? Get in touch! Anyone living in Aylesbury can apply to take part in the Bardic Trials. For full information, and to register your interest, email dario@queensparkarts.com.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Dance, Music, Live Music

Ceilidh Fundraiser (2 May)

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!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Music

Coda

Sat 15 Feb 8pm CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other. They are the only proper four-piece Zep tribute band in Europe that looks and sounds as close to the real thing as possible, featuring authentic-looking and sounding instruments as well as incredible, hand- made replica costumes that will take you back to the time when the Gods of Rock ruled the world! Every show features a fantastic selection from classic Led Zeppelin songs such as Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, as well as Led Zeppelin live rarities such as When the Levee Breaks, Ramble On, Wanton Song and much more. The band can also perform a wide variety of Led Zeppelin's acoustic songs such as Going to California and That's the Way and every year CODA add more and more new songs to their repertoire. CODA's show takes its inspiration from the studio recordings, as well as official (and unofficial!) live recordings to bring you the best of all facets of Led Zeppelin. If you like your Led Zeppelin tribute band with big hair, all the stage moves and excitement of the original band, an incredible attention to detail unrivalled by any other Led Zeppelin tribute band, a singer with all the range and power of Robert Plant, a guitarist with all the riffs and groove of Jimmy Page, a drummer with the feel and power of John Bonham and a multi- instrumental bassist like John Paul Jones, this is the Led Zeppelin tribute band for you!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Comedy

Comedy Club (14 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr)

Our ever-popular comedy night at the Limelight Theatre. See below for upcoming dates / line-ups. FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: PADDY LENNOX LJ DA FUNK MARK ROW FRIDAY 14 MARCH (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: NATHAN CATON ELL POWELL ALEX EGAN FRIDAY 11 APRIL (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: MARY BOURKE JAKE STEERS KATHRYN MATHER PLEASE NOTE: All line-ups are subject to change

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Quiz Night

Fish & Chip Quiz Night (17 May)

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.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

I'm Angry, But Look at this Dog (21-22 Mar)

Written by Harry Lock Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound A new one-act play by Harry Lock Rumour has it there's a riot on the way. 'The Revolution for Societal Refocus' have announced it on social media, in response to the government's failure to meet their environmental reform targets. But when and where does it begin? And how far will it go? Jack, a passionate and opinionated young man, is watching the news relentlessly for updates. His flatmates, Chloe and Luke, are more easily distracted. They care, but only as far as it affects them. As the riots escalate, fear and tension rises inside the flat... This special production – the winner of the 2024 New Voices writing commission – is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound, thanks to the generous support of the Rothschild Foundation. This production will also be performed at Wycombe Arts Centre. Click here for details. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk FB/Insta/X @unboundtheatre Youtube

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Jagged Little Alanis (14 Jun)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

John Hackett Band (27 Sep)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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June Light Fest (21 Jun)

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. ‘UK-based veteran singer-songwriter’ Saiichi Sugiyama will be joined by his Acoustic Group to perform 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” Oxford-based rising star Khairika and her band will round out the show, demonstrating her power as she performs original tunes with heaps of attitude and narrative.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Long Road Home (6 Jun)

Fri 6 Jun 8pm Blues rock band Long Road Home return to our Limelight Theatre playing songs from their acclaimed debut album and classic rock songs. The band have their roots firmly planted in the blues/rock genre and have created a unique style that also blends jazz and soulful elements into their music. You can expect to hear fresh original blues rock and blues influenced tunes as well as a few classics. If you like Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Focus, Gary Moore, Robin Town and Joe Bonamassa, you’ll want to see Long Road Home. longroadhome.co.uk

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

Mark Harrison (26 Apr)

Sat 26 Apr 2025 8pm Nobody writes songs like MARK HARRISON. Constantly touring and multi-awards-nominated, Mark Harrison has a reputation for being unlike anyone else out there. Described at BBC Radio 2 as an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, and by countless audience members and reviewers as ‘uplifting and ‘inspirational’, his highly individual music takes him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes. Mark writes songs about things most people live and think about but don’t hear songs about, and songs that tell stories they haven’t heard before. Proper songs, with catchy melodies and memorable lyrics that you can hear. Mark’s live shows are well-known not only for the memorable songs but also for his introductions to them, delivered in a manner often described as ‘wry’ and ‘dry’. Mark has been frequently heard on BBC Radio 2, including on its Pick of the Week show on a playlist containing many of the world’s top pop artists. Mark has a unique sound and style that is very much his own genre, and incorporates elements of classic roots, folk and blues. He has been compared to classic artists of the golden era such as The Band, Ry Cooder and Little Feat. It’s music to make you smile, think and move. Mark has released eight albums, which have been unanimously acclaimed across a wide range of areas of the music world, receiving a very great deal of airplay and highly enthusiastic reviews in the UK, Europe and the US. With his outstanding tunes, wry observations, striking rhythms and stunning guitar playing, Mark Harrison is widely considered one of the most original and interesting artists around. You won’t hear anything else quite like him. • Everybody should be talking about Mark Harrison (Classic Rock magazine) • He takes very real things that happen in life and makes you think afresh about them (Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2) • a bit different and kinda groovy too (Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2) • a fantastic musician, he's got a great voice and what a songwriter! What a glorious sound he makes (Frank Hennessey, BBC Radio) • great stage presence … innovative…… if Top Of The Pops was still around, he might well be on it’ (Jazz FM) • perhaps all you need is empathy for other people’s lives. Mark has that (Folking) • charismatic live performances (RnR magazine) • fresh as morning sunshine and as sharp as a well-honed razor (Folkwords) www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

Midlife Crisis - For Better Not Worse (8 Mar)

Sat 8 Mar 7pm Written by international playwright and poet Alan Charles, the play looks at the challenges faced by a couple as they navigate through the midlife stage of their lives. After 26 years of marriage, the kids are grown, the mortgage is paid, it’s now their time, but that’s when the crisis began. The play touches on the childhood trauma and its effect in adult life and the fear that black men have of doctors The play has received overwhelming feedback from audiences throughout the Caribbean and the UK. The show has already been staged in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester and Luton. Midlife Crisis is a play about Life, Love, Family, Friends and growing old gracefully. It’s a play for the entire family where art meets life and life is seen through the eyes of art. www.focusartspromotions.com Early bird price of £17.50 before 8 Feb - £20 thereafter £25 on the door

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

Murder Is Addressed (28 & 29 Mar)

Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm, Sat 29 Mar 2pm & 7.30pm The latest murder mystery event, by Karen Banfield. It is 1963 and friends Trixie and Hyacinth have set up their own dressmaking studio. With their good friend Frances introducing her contacts to them, their business starts to take off. But an investor could really help and so they turn to their old employer to assist them. What is it then, that goes so wrong that someone is murdered? At the end of act one, guests will be able to work as teams at their table to make their first guess as to who the murderer is. At the end of act two, there’s a final chance to guess ‘whodunnit’ and why. The format of the evening is to sit back and enjoy a full-length play, without mixing with the cast or asking any questions. The team with the most points wins a prize. Discounts: Make a saving by booking a table of 6 or 8 people! The cast and crew are kindly donating the proceeds from the show to Queens Park Arts Centre’s ongoing fundraising appeal.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Otway & Barrett (12 Jul)

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.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

Posting Letters to the Moon (7 Mar)

Fri 7 Mar 2025 7.30pm An evening of wartime letters between the actress Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter) and her husband Peter Fleming read by Lucy Fleming (their daughter) and Simon Williams. These touching and amusing letters from Celia to her husband tell of her experiences during the war – from coping with a large isolated house full of evacuated children, learning to drive a tractor, dealing with rationing, becoming an auxiliary police-woman in Henley-on-Thames, and all the while accepting offers, when she could get away, to act – for David Lean, Noel Coward, in wartime propaganda films, broadcasts, all sorts, and ultimately in 1945 starring in the classic film Brief Encounter for which she was Oscar-nominated. Peter Fleming was away for most of the war - he writes about his adventures and trials working on deception in India and the Far East. Not only are the letters highly engaging, but they also provide a fascinating historical insight into that time of true austerity and fearfulness. www.postingletterstothemoon.com

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

The Atomic Prune (1 Mar)

Sat 1 March 8pm - 10.30pm Bar opens at 7.30pm The Atomic Prune are an energetic, young blues-rock trio from Aylesbury. They are inspired by the music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac and B.B King, mixed with Cream and Rory Gallagher. Their members have also jammed with Catfish and the Cinelli Brothers, as well as opening for Will Wilde in Oxford in 2018. With plenty of original material spanning the whole of the blues spectrum (as well as some well-picked covers) this will be a night of joyful music for all! Don't miss out!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

The Gary Moore Blues Experience (16 May)

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!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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The Gilded Cage Open Mic

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.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Totally Blondie (7 Jun)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Live Music

You Country Writers Round

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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"Mr" Paul Adams (19 Jul)

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!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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'A Passionate Woman' by Kay Mellor (4-5 Apr)

Fri 4 Apr 7.30pm Sat 5 Apr 2.30pm & 7.30pm Best known as a prolific writer of much-loved TV drama including Fat Friends, The Syndicate, and Band of Gold, Kay Mellor’s play A Passionate Woman, the story of a mother’s romance and its aftermath decades later is funny, poignant, and frequently surreal. Yorkshire in the early 1990s, and housewife Betty takes to her attic on the morning of her son’s wedding day – and refuses to come down. As she travels further down memory lane, a blast from Betty’s past looks set to knock the day off course. Following 2024’s successful run of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Running Joke Theatre Company return to QPAC for the first of two productions this year. The matinee on Saturday 5th April will be accompanied by a BSL interpreter. www.runningjoke.co.uk @runningjoketc

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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'As You Like It' (25-26 Jul)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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'Everything Wrong with Politics' & Other Improv (3 May)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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'Hamlet' Film Screening (2 Aug)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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'Lady Windermere's Fan' Rehearsed Reading (24 May)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'Macbeth' (4-5 Jul)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'Myrninerest: The Outside/Inside Life of Madge Gill' (20-21 Jun)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre, Unbound Theatre

'Sensible Shakespeare' (9 Aug)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Unbound Theatre, Live Theatre, Live Comedy

Bardic Trials (15 Mar)

In 2023 our award-winning storytelling company Unbound created the role of the Bard of Aylesbury, working alongside Aylesbury Town Council. Gareth Johnson served as the first bard, with Laike Twiss taking on the role in 2024. With the second bard's term now drawing to an end, it's time to select the third... Join us for an evening of inventive and creative storytelling, where candidates hoping to take on the role of Aylesbury's very own storyteller will have a chance to perform and show what they can bring to the role. A panel of local officials and creatives will select the winner, in conjunction with a public vote! Want to be the Bard? Get in touch! Anyone living in Aylesbury can apply to take part in the Bardic Trials. For full information, and to register your interest, email dario@queensparkarts.com.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Dance, Music, Live Music

Ceilidh Fundraiser (2 May)

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!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Music

Coda

Sat 15 Feb 8pm CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other. They are the only proper four-piece Zep tribute band in Europe that looks and sounds as close to the real thing as possible, featuring authentic-looking and sounding instruments as well as incredible, hand- made replica costumes that will take you back to the time when the Gods of Rock ruled the world! Every show features a fantastic selection from classic Led Zeppelin songs such as Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, as well as Led Zeppelin live rarities such as When the Levee Breaks, Ramble On, Wanton Song and much more. The band can also perform a wide variety of Led Zeppelin's acoustic songs such as Going to California and That's the Way and every year CODA add more and more new songs to their repertoire. CODA's show takes its inspiration from the studio recordings, as well as official (and unofficial!) live recordings to bring you the best of all facets of Led Zeppelin. If you like your Led Zeppelin tribute band with big hair, all the stage moves and excitement of the original band, an incredible attention to detail unrivalled by any other Led Zeppelin tribute band, a singer with all the range and power of Robert Plant, a guitarist with all the riffs and groove of Jimmy Page, a drummer with the feel and power of John Bonham and a multi- instrumental bassist like John Paul Jones, this is the Led Zeppelin tribute band for you!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Comedy

Comedy Club (14 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr)

Our ever-popular comedy night at the Limelight Theatre. See below for upcoming dates / line-ups. FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: PADDY LENNOX LJ DA FUNK MARK ROW FRIDAY 14 MARCH (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: NATHAN CATON ELL POWELL ALEX EGAN FRIDAY 11 APRIL (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm) LINE UP: MARY BOURKE JAKE STEERS KATHRYN MATHER PLEASE NOTE: All line-ups are subject to change

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Quiz Night

Fish & Chip Quiz Night (17 May)

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.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

I'm Angry, But Look at this Dog (21-22 Mar)

Written by Harry Lock Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound A new one-act play by Harry Lock Rumour has it there's a riot on the way. 'The Revolution for Societal Refocus' have announced it on social media, in response to the government's failure to meet their environmental reform targets. But when and where does it begin? And how far will it go? Jack, a passionate and opinionated young man, is watching the news relentlessly for updates. His flatmates, Chloe and Luke, are more easily distracted. They care, but only as far as it affects them. As the riots escalate, fear and tension rises inside the flat... This special production – the winner of the 2024 New Voices writing commission – is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound, thanks to the generous support of the Rothschild Foundation. This production will also be performed at Wycombe Arts Centre. Click here for details. www.unboundtheatre.co.uk FB/Insta/X @unboundtheatre Youtube

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Jagged Little Alanis (14 Jun)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

John Hackett Band (27 Sep)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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June Light Fest (21 Jun)

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. ‘UK-based veteran singer-songwriter’ Saiichi Sugiyama will be joined by his Acoustic Group to perform 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” Oxford-based rising star Khairika and her band will round out the show, demonstrating her power as she performs original tunes with heaps of attitude and narrative.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

Long Road Home (6 Jun)

Fri 6 Jun 8pm Blues rock band Long Road Home return to our Limelight Theatre playing songs from their acclaimed debut album and classic rock songs. The band have their roots firmly planted in the blues/rock genre and have created a unique style that also blends jazz and soulful elements into their music. You can expect to hear fresh original blues rock and blues influenced tunes as well as a few classics. If you like Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Focus, Gary Moore, Robin Town and Joe Bonamassa, you’ll want to see Long Road Home. longroadhome.co.uk

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

Mark Harrison (26 Apr)

Sat 26 Apr 2025 8pm Nobody writes songs like MARK HARRISON. Constantly touring and multi-awards-nominated, Mark Harrison has a reputation for being unlike anyone else out there. Described at BBC Radio 2 as an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, and by countless audience members and reviewers as ‘uplifting and ‘inspirational’, his highly individual music takes him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes. Mark writes songs about things most people live and think about but don’t hear songs about, and songs that tell stories they haven’t heard before. Proper songs, with catchy melodies and memorable lyrics that you can hear. Mark’s live shows are well-known not only for the memorable songs but also for his introductions to them, delivered in a manner often described as ‘wry’ and ‘dry’. Mark has been frequently heard on BBC Radio 2, including on its Pick of the Week show on a playlist containing many of the world’s top pop artists. Mark has a unique sound and style that is very much his own genre, and incorporates elements of classic roots, folk and blues. He has been compared to classic artists of the golden era such as The Band, Ry Cooder and Little Feat. It’s music to make you smile, think and move. Mark has released eight albums, which have been unanimously acclaimed across a wide range of areas of the music world, receiving a very great deal of airplay and highly enthusiastic reviews in the UK, Europe and the US. With his outstanding tunes, wry observations, striking rhythms and stunning guitar playing, Mark Harrison is widely considered one of the most original and interesting artists around. You won’t hear anything else quite like him. • Everybody should be talking about Mark Harrison (Classic Rock magazine) • He takes very real things that happen in life and makes you think afresh about them (Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2) • a bit different and kinda groovy too (Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2) • a fantastic musician, he's got a great voice and what a songwriter! What a glorious sound he makes (Frank Hennessey, BBC Radio) • great stage presence … innovative…… if Top Of The Pops was still around, he might well be on it’ (Jazz FM) • perhaps all you need is empathy for other people’s lives. Mark has that (Folking) • charismatic live performances (RnR magazine) • fresh as morning sunshine and as sharp as a well-honed razor (Folkwords) www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

Midlife Crisis - For Better Not Worse (8 Mar)

Sat 8 Mar 7pm Written by international playwright and poet Alan Charles, the play looks at the challenges faced by a couple as they navigate through the midlife stage of their lives. After 26 years of marriage, the kids are grown, the mortgage is paid, it’s now their time, but that’s when the crisis began. The play touches on the childhood trauma and its effect in adult life and the fear that black men have of doctors The play has received overwhelming feedback from audiences throughout the Caribbean and the UK. The show has already been staged in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester and Luton. Midlife Crisis is a play about Life, Love, Family, Friends and growing old gracefully. It’s a play for the entire family where art meets life and life is seen through the eyes of art. www.focusartspromotions.com Early bird price of £17.50 before 8 Feb - £20 thereafter £25 on the door

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Live Theatre

Murder Is Addressed (28 & 29 Mar)

Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm, Sat 29 Mar 2pm & 7.30pm The latest murder mystery event, by Karen Banfield. It is 1963 and friends Trixie and Hyacinth have set up their own dressmaking studio. With their good friend Frances introducing her contacts to them, their business starts to take off. But an investor could really help and so they turn to their old employer to assist them. What is it then, that goes so wrong that someone is murdered? At the end of act one, guests will be able to work as teams at their table to make their first guess as to who the murderer is. At the end of act two, there’s a final chance to guess ‘whodunnit’ and why. The format of the evening is to sit back and enjoy a full-length play, without mixing with the cast or asking any questions. The team with the most points wins a prize. Discounts: Make a saving by booking a table of 6 or 8 people! The cast and crew are kindly donating the proceeds from the show to Queens Park Arts Centre’s ongoing fundraising appeal.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Live Music

Otway & Barrett (12 Jul)

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.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Theatre

Posting Letters to the Moon (7 Mar)

Fri 7 Mar 2025 7.30pm An evening of wartime letters between the actress Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter) and her husband Peter Fleming read by Lucy Fleming (their daughter) and Simon Williams. These touching and amusing letters from Celia to her husband tell of her experiences during the war – from coping with a large isolated house full of evacuated children, learning to drive a tractor, dealing with rationing, becoming an auxiliary police-woman in Henley-on-Thames, and all the while accepting offers, when she could get away, to act – for David Lean, Noel Coward, in wartime propaganda films, broadcasts, all sorts, and ultimately in 1945 starring in the classic film Brief Encounter for which she was Oscar-nominated. Peter Fleming was away for most of the war - he writes about his adventures and trials working on deception in India and the Far East. Not only are the letters highly engaging, but they also provide a fascinating historical insight into that time of true austerity and fearfulness. www.postingletterstothemoon.com

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

The Atomic Prune (1 Mar)

Sat 1 March 8pm - 10.30pm Bar opens at 7.30pm The Atomic Prune are an energetic, young blues-rock trio from Aylesbury. They are inspired by the music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac and B.B King, mixed with Cream and Rory Gallagher. Their members have also jammed with Catfish and the Cinelli Brothers, as well as opening for Will Wilde in Oxford in 2018. With plenty of original material spanning the whole of the blues spectrum (as well as some well-picked covers) this will be a night of joyful music for all! Don't miss out!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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Live Music

The Gary Moore Blues Experience (16 May)

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!

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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The Gilded Cage Open Mic

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.

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Totally Blondie (7 Jun)

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

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Live Music

You Country Writers Round

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

Location Queens Park Arts Centre

subvenue Limelight Theatre

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