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Music in the Round Concert Series
Ensemble 360 present Dirty Beasts 360 CONCERT
A revolting concert for children!
Based on Roald Dahl’s Dirty Beasts and Jan Page’s Goulash the Ghoul, this concert is ideal for Key Stage 2 children. Featuring stories about Crocky-Wock the Crocodile, the Tummy Beast and many more, it will be great fun as well as introducing young children to aspects of chamber music and the concept of music ‘in the round’.
Tuesday 17th June 2008
Oakham School Chapel
1.30pm
£2.00
Ensemble 360 Concert
Schubert Trochne Blumen Variations
Howells Rhapsodic Quintet
Schubert Octet
One of the newest chamber groups on the scene, Ensemble 360 is formed by talented young musicians from across the globe. Founded in 2005, Ensemble 360 has been taking the UK by storm. Their passion for music and love of playing together is obvious both in their performances and in their natural warm stage presence. Performing tonight in the round, with personal introductions to each piece, the audience cannot help but become involved with the immediacy and intensity of their playing, particularly in one of the defining masterpieces of its time, Schubert’s Octet.
'One thing that’s guaranteed with an Ensemble 360 performance is that you won’t be able to take your ears off it!' Doncaster Free Press
Tuesday 17th June 2008
Oakham School Chapel
7.30pm
£15.00 in advance / £17.00 on the door
Interval refreshments available
Sophie Hannah
 Crime writer and award-winning poet Sophie Hannah will talk about her latest thriller ‘The Point of Rescue’. Sophie is an exciting new name in psychological suspense writing and recently entered the bestseller lists with her second novel ‘Hurting Distance’ which the Sunday Times described as ‘rivetingly original’. The Observer described her debut novel ‘Little Face’ as one of the best reads of 2006.
This event is organised by Rutland Library Service.
Tuesday 17th June 2008
Oakham Castle
7.30pm
Tickets £3.00 (£2.00 concessions)
PAUL LEEGAN and the Legends
 Paul Leegan & The Legends present a celebration of skiffle and country blues music that Lonnie Donegan was the first to popularise via his recordings of 'Rock Island Line' and 'John Henry'. Their concert, 'Putting On The Style', also commemorates many other great names of the 50's and 60's who have regularly born witness to the importance of Lonnie's influence in shaping THEIR careers.
Come along and enjoy a fantastic evening at the Wheatsheaf.
Wednesday 18th June 2008
Wheatsheaf, Oakham
7.30pm
£17.50 (Food Included)
This is an outdoor event
FRASER GRAHAM CONCERT
J.S Bach - Partita No.5 in G, BWV 829 Beethoven - Sonata No. 30 in E, Op.109 Debussy - Images, Book 1 Rachmaninoff - Preludes Op. 23, No. 1-5
Fraser Graham comes to All Saints Church to perform an eclectic mix of piano masterworks. Bach's joyfull and spirited Partita starts the evening followed by Beethoven's late Sonata in E, a three movement work with a superb cycle of variations in the final movement. The second half brings Debussy's first set of Images, three evocative and impressionistic works. Rachmaninoff has the last word with the first five of his youthful and impassioned preludes.
Wednesday 18th June 2008
All Saints Church
7.30pm
£7.50
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Oakham School Chamber Choir
Schubert Partsongs
Mack Wilberg Dances to Life
Fats Waller Handful of Keys
Wednesday 18th June 2008
All Saints Church, Oakham
1.30pm
FREE
ANDRE MANGEOT POETRY at the Castle
ANDRÉ MANGEOT has published two collections to date: Natural Causes (2003) and Mixer (2005) – both widely praised. A wonderful reader and performer, he is also member of the poetry collective The Joy of Six, which has played at festivals across England and Wales, and in New York. His first book of short stories, A Little Javanese, is due out in mid-2008. He is currently writing a novel set in Romania.
André also has a local connection: his nephew Josh was at Oakham School from 1996-2002, so he knows the town well and is delighted to be returning for this year’s festival.
 ‘Mixer’ is a glorious book.- he looks through a glass (or bottle) brightly at so many aspects of humanity ... great premise, excellent execution". (Alicia Ostriker, US poet)
One of the most enjoyable readings we’ve had – entertaining, humane, poignant – a natural poetic voice. (Leicester Poetry Society)
Thursday 19th June 2008
Oakham Castle
7.30pm
£5.00
Riding Hard !
Slop the hawgs and boil up sum moonshine—it’s a rip roarin night of country and western music mixed with rockin blues by Tom Hill and Riding Hard—playing the music of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Brian Paisley, the Allman Brothers as well as their own demented originals and rock anthems—Riding Hard will hit you right in the G spot! With Nick Milward on drums, Phil Bond on keys and vocals, Tony Kelsey on guitar and California bassman Tom Hill on bass and vocals a good time is guaranteed! Hitch up the buckboard and we’ll see ya there!
Thursday 19th June 2008
Merry Monk, Church Street, Oakham
8.30pm
Admission: £2 on the door. Venue Tel: 01572 722094
Rutland's Got Talent 
Pre Show Band: TBC
This will be a cumulative event which will finish with a spectacular night showcasing 12 of the best acts of the local talent. To include our future pop stars, magicians, actors et al, Auditions will be held during May and June in local schools and colleges (look out for flyers and more info in Rutland & Market Harborough Living Magazine) where the finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges.
Friday 20th June 2008
The Rutland College Library
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Tickets £3.00
Age: 18 and under
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Peter Davis
Olivia Watts (bassoon), Scarlett Clark (mezzo-soprano), James Douglas (violin)
Strauss Morgen, op. 27 no. 4
Elgar Romance for bassoon and orchestra, op. 62
Walton Suite: Henry V
Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor
 Oakham’s remarkable and dedicated young symphony orchestra performs tonight in festive mood. They take immense pride in their musicianship and the breadth of their repertoire under conductor Peter Davis, and tonight is no exception.
Ranging from the romantic splendour of Schumann’s fourth Symphony to Walton’s vivid film music, our programme also features the talents of three exceptional soloists. Head-girl and chorister Scarlett Clark takes the lead in Strauss’ sublime Morgen, alongside exciting young violinist James Douglas, while outstanding bassoonist Oliva Watts joins the Orchestra for Elgar’s Romance.
There will be a retiring collection in aid of Anna's Hope, a local charity supporting children in the region who are diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Friday 20th June 2008
Oakham School Chapel
7.30pm
£6.00
 Honk! a Jerwoods Production
Styles and Drew’s musical take of the Ugly Duckling, Honk! has been an enormous hit across the world. Adults and children alike will enjoy this wry and moving take on Hans Christian Anderson’s original tale. With live band, crackling dialogue and terrific songs, tickets are sure to be in great demand, so be sure to book early.
Saturday 21st June – Tuesday 24th June
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Oakham
7.45pm
FREE (Tickets Required)
CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT
Midsummer Madness
A fun concert, including local school children, a 1 hour musical spectacular.
The programme will include:
Rhythm of Life
Bo Beep a fugal piece by Pachenbel Rutter
With tea and cakes afterwards!
Saturday 21st June 2008
Northgate Methodist Church, Northgate, Oakham
4.00pm
Tickets: £5 with children under 16 free.
JIVE NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ONE EYED CATS
They are a breath of fresh air in today's modern world, playing with an air of innocence and simplicity that just makes you feel good. Playing the way it used to be done. For the love, and the excitement. The energy and the thrill. The rock and the roll.
The One Eyed Cats are currently a seven piece rockin' band comprising of piano, guitar, drums, bass, tenor sax/harmonica, trumpet and baritone sax. Oh, and there is singing in there somewhere.
The Glorious One Eyed Cats are one rocking rhythm and blues outfit with two times the drive and three times the enthusiasm of what you'd normally expect - containing an explosive brass section and an enormous amount of energy, you can't fail to enjoy one of their performances. Playing a tailored mix of enthralling and lively music ranging from the 40s to the present day, the One Eyed Cats' infectious style never fails to have people rockin' in the aisles and letting their hair down. They are a band that goes down well in front of any audience anywhere in the world, and are more than happy to consider any proposals for performances.
In short, if you think a band would go down well somewhere, then you can be sure that The One Eyed Cats will go down extremely well there. If you think you've got an audience that deserves entertaining, then The One Eyed Cats will blow their socks off. If you think your roof is firmly fixed, then think again -The One Eyed Cats will do their very hardest to lift it off!
Saturday 21st June 2008
VICTORIA HALL
8PM
£15
EXTRAS: JIVE WORKSHOP – 2PM – 4PM, FREE
Saturday 21st June 2008
Short Story Writing Taster: 2pm at Rutland County Museum (Colonel Noel Suite)
Saturday 21st June 2008
If you've always wanted to write a short story but don't know where to begin, try this Writing School Leicester workshop led by Bead Roberts. During the two-hour session you’ll discover where ideas lurk and learn how to turn those ideas into well-written stories. Short exercises will help to create interesting characters, believable dialogue and successful plots. Bead Roberts has written plays and radio stories and had over 100 stories published in small press and commercial magazines.
This event is organised by Rutland Library Service.
Tickets £3.00 (£2.00 concessions)
TALK BY LARS THARP
‘Oakham on a Plate- Rutland in Russia’
 (Supported by Tennants)
Book in advance on: 01572 758440
Saturday 21st June 2008
Oakham Castle
7.30pm
£10
The Late Night Cabaret Show
ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS AND RAGING QUEENS
 By Hood & Russell, this is a product of the late 1980s when AIDS first came into the wider public consciousness. The show features singers Hugo Bishop, Katie Hall, Rhia Douty and Angus McPhee, as well as supporting performances from 30 members of the wider Rutland community. All proceeds from this production will go to The Terence Higgins Trust; there will also be collections after each performance, as well as HIV and AIDS information stalls.
Please note: over 16 years only. The performance contains adult themes and strong language.
Saturday 21st June – Tuesday 24th June
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Oakham
10.15pm
£5.00
STOOLPIGEON
Postcards on the edge Is an evening of RIOTously funny original songs, monologues and sketches loosely based around the British saucy seaside postcards of the 40's, 50's and 1960's. It is written and performed by the duo 'Stoolpigeon' who recently won BBC Radio’s Folk Quest 2007 performing songs from this show. The show reflects the postcards of the era and is a hilarious & entertaining selection featuring an array of attractive women, fat old ladies, Vicars, Nuns and drunken middle aged men in compromising situations.
The show is witty, poignant and sad. Yet it is also hilarious, laden with double entendre and full of audience partcipation. This is the modern era of ‘musical comedy’
It might not be suitable for the very young or the very sensitive but it’s a great evening’s entertainment bringing a modern edge to a classic era.
‘Flanders and Swann meet the McGill Seaside Postcard!!’ Ian Craddock – Manager - Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
TUESDAY 24th JUNE 2008
Wheatsheaf, Oakham
7.30pm
£10.00 (Food Included)
This is an outdoor event
JEREMY HARDY
Jeremy Hardy is one of Britain’s most well-established ‘alternative’ stand-ups, unafraid to mix his socialist politics into his topical act.
He is best known as a regular on Radio 4 panel games such as The News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and Just A Minute. TV appearances include QI, Blackadder Goes Forth and Mock The Week.
"One of the sharpest comedians on the circuit" The Guardian
"Hilarious, detailed, gently self-depreciating act from a stand-up comic in complete control" The Independent
Sponsored by Hawksmead Ltd
Bring your friends, have a laugh and enjoy this fantastic evening. Do not miss out!
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE 2008
Victoria Hall, Oakham
8.00pm
£20.00
BIG BAND BONANZA
Big Band & Jazz Orchestra
Conducted by Steve Foster & David Graham
Our annual jazz extravaganza is always a highlight of the Festival.
Be sure to book early and enjoy the outstanding talents of Oakham’s young jazz musicians.
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE 2008
Festival Marquee
7.30pm
£6.00
 LUNCHTIME CONCERT: Soraya Vermeulen (harp)
Music by Naderman, Carlos Salzedo and Hasselmans
Wednesday 25th June
All Saints Church
1.30pm
FREE
 Pinter’s Briefs – Two one-act pieces by the master himself, Harold Pinter. These performances are designed to be intimate and intense and for this reason tickets are limited to 30 each night.
25 - 26 June at 7.45pm
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Oakham
Tickets £5.00
Big Screen KARAOKE, 
Oakham Festival 2008 brings you another fun evening in the form of the ever popular Karaoke at the Merry Monk. Now it is your chance to take to the stage and share your singing talents. Forget Pop Idol and the X Factor..... Oakham Festival Karaoke night is the place to showcase your talents!
Come along and enjoy a great evening
Thursday 26th June 2008
Merry Monk,
7.30pm,
FREE
 LIVE AT THE CATMOSE GALLERY - THE HI & LO
Thursday 26th June 2008
7.30pm
The Hi and Lo are musicians Paul McClure and Nick Bott. Since forming in late 2007 they have been quick to impact on the music scene. Their brand of stripped down roots music has already earned them support slots with the highly respected American songwriters Mark Olson, Kris Delmhorst and Jason Ringberg, as well as appearances at two of the biggest summer music festivals in the Midlands. The Big Session and The Summer Sundae Weekender, both held in the grounds of DeMontfort Hall Leicester, will see The Hi and Lo perform to festival crowds alongside acts such as Supergrass, Steve Earle and The Coral.
Strong vocal harmonies and the use of guitars, banjo, drums, lapsteel, harmonica and mandolin provide a diverse and interesting texture to their original song writing. Their appearance at Oakham Festival sees the duo playing back where they began; having both met as instrumental teachers at the Vale of Catmose College. Paul McClure’s involvement in setting up a Rockschool at VCC has done much to develop the colleges thriving musical output and continues to encourage creativity among its students.
The Hi and Lo’s performance at the Catmose Gallery provides the duo with a unique opportunity to showcase their music in the environment in which it was first created.
Tickets are available from The Art Shop, High Street, Oakham
Priced at £5 / £3 concessions
An Evening of Edwardian Elegance and High Class Hanky Panky
Well known television personality Anne Davies (GMTV, East Midlands Today) and renowned public speaker and writer Caroline Aston present their own highly individual take on the rituals of aristocratic courtship, marriage, seduction and disgrace in bygone days. Written by Caroline this two woman show is packed with sparkling wit, naughtiness and pathos too. Together Aston and Davies lift the silken skirts of history as, each playing three parts, they proudly present the rise and spectacular fall from grace of Lady Felicity Beauchamp - delicious dalliance, delectable revelation - in fact a totally divine evening!
Sponsored by RPC
Friday 27th JUNE 2008
Oakham Castle
7.30pm
£8.00
J’OAKHAM COMEDY NIGHT
Bring your friends, have a drink and have a laugh as you are entertained by three brilliant comedians
Vladimir McTavish
One of the most popular - and certainly most successful - of modern-day Scottish comedians, Vladimir McTavish is a stunning professional in every sense of the word. Whether using his renowned skills as a top class compere or closing a multi-act bill as a first-rate headline act, Vladimir can adapt to any situation and let his quality shine through.
‘Affable and abrasive...nothing short of superb’ Scotsman
Zoe Lyons
“A sharp, flowing set from a resourceful stand-up with a mobile and impish face. Affectionate and gifted, with great material.” - John Park, Fringe Report
Zoe created a huge buzz on the comedy circuit in 2004 when she won the 'Babycham Funny Women Award 2004' and reached the finals of 'Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny Award' in the same year. As a result she has become a highly sought after act on both the national and international circuit.
Mark Maier
"It's high time someone gave him a TV show of his own" The Guardian 2005
Multi award winning writer and comedian Mark Maier, is a highly sought after performer on both the national and international comedy circuits. He has played Germany, Holland, Ireland, Hong Kong, Bahamas, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand - and has also appeared at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and Caroline's in New York.
Friday 27th JUNE 2008
Victoria Hall, Oakham
8.00pm
£8.00
Friday 27th JUNE 2008
 The Houndogs - The Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands you will ever see!
8.30pm,
The Noel at Whitwell,
Free
Shoo Shoo Baby presents
Delicious!
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Festival CEILIDH 
Don’t miss this great evening of dancing and fun at the Victoria Hall. Chalktown are an innovative dance band, their style combining the various folk, rock and jazz influences of the band members to create a very danceable sound.
In recent years Chalktown have appeared at a number of major festivals including Sidmouth, Chippenham and Towersey and also at a number of established ceilidh series including Oxfolk, the Haddenham Ceilidhs and the Knees Up series at Cecil Sharp House.
Saturday 28th June 2008
Victoria Hall, Oakham
8.00pm
£6.00
Oakham CHORAL Society CONCERT
Music for a Summer's Evening
Conducted by Alex Osiatynski, Thomas Hobbs (Tenor)
Geoffrey Bush A summer serenade
Ralph Vaughan Williams On Wenlock Edge arr Benjamin Britten
O Waly Waly; Down by the Salley Gardens arr Howard Goodall Folk Songs
Oakham Choral Society returns to the Oakham Festival with a sumptuous programme of English music for a summer’s evening, accompanied by string quartet and piano. Geoffrey Bush was influential in 20th Century English music, even if he did not achieve the acclaim accorded to Vaughan Williams. Little-heard arrangements by Britten and the contemporary composer Howard Goodall, who is better known for his television work, complete the programme.
Saturday 28th June 2008
Oakham School Chapel
7.30pm
£8.00 / £5.00 concs
 Oakham Parade & Fun Day
1.30pm onwards at Vale of
Catmose College & Cutts Close
This is a great day out for all of the family. The event begins with a Parade, starting from the Vale of Catmose College, processing along the High Street and ending up in Cutts Close, where there will be displays by the marching band, children’s entertainment, steel band music as well as refreshments and stalls for all of the family to enjoy.
Free
RUTLAND BELLE CRUISE, WITH music from PICA PICA
Cruise in to the sunset on the enchanting Rutland Water, with the magical music of Pica Pica
 Pica Pica is an all-female a cappella group with a wide repertoire ranging from folk, gospel, jazz and pop to world music. Their unique sound is “the result of an evolving and wonderful collaboration” that has emerged over several years.
The name Pica Pica is taken from the call of the magpie . The connection with the species illustrates their tendency to “borrow” songs from a wide variety of sources and, in the spirit of this truly cosmopolitan bird, they easily adapt to many different environments and occasions.
Sponsored by Castle Cement
Sunday 30th June 2008
Rutland Belle Jetty,
Whitwell, Rutland Water
7.00pm
£12.00
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Friday 13th June
A doomed love affair plays out against the backdrop of 1950s New York gang tensions in this classic musical take on 'Romeo And Juliet'
12.30pm - 5.00pm
