Page 15 - Phonebox Magazine September 2016

Phonebox Picks
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Being shown on Sunday 4th September at MK Theatre, the legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring popular Blues, Motown, Soul and Comedy from both Blues Brothers movies, this is a new stage production with a fantastic 9-piece live band. Tickets: atgtickets.com
Activities for...
Tots:
For children aged 4+, there is a fun Chocolate Decorating class at the Roald Dahl Museum on Saturday 10th September, with the classes starting at various intervals throughout the day. You can join Head Chef Kate to decorate chocolate with sweets and treats! Under 8s should be accompanied by an adult. To book, call 01494 892192.
Terrors:
The Wildlife Trust is hosting a Wildlife day at the Roald Dahl Museum on Sunday 25th September. Drop in from 11am to 4pm to get crafts with the Wildlife Trust, and to nd out about Buckinghamshire landscapes. Find out more on roalddahl.com.
Teens:
The Parks Trust are running an interesting Discover Bushcraft workshop on 10th September for over 16s. This will be an introduction to the art of bushcraft, including re lighting and shelter building. It is £5 per person, and is held at Howe Park Wood (meeting at the Education Centre). Booking is required; visit theparkstrust.com.
... And the whole family:
On 22nd September, Waddesdon Manor is hosting an Exhibition Tour. You can discover 18th Century drawings by Oppenord and Meissonnier. The tour is running from 10.15am - 12.15pm, and includes coffee/tea on arrival. Students £10 (remember to take your student ID), National Trust members £15. Visit waddesdonmanor.org for more information.
Sister Act
At MK Theatre from Monday 26th September until 1st October, this fantastic production stars X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, and is directed by Craig Revel Horwood. It is a brilliant, feel-good comedy based on the smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg. Tickets: atgtickets.com
The Simon and Garfunkel Story – 50th Anniversary Story
Direct from its success in the West End, The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns on Thursday 8th September! This 50th anniversary celebration features a full live band performing all the popular hits such as Mrs Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water and more!
Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk
September Listings...
Theatre Listings
The Chicago Blues Brothers, MK Theatre ......................................................Sun 4 Keep Dancing, MK Theatre.................................................................Tue 6 – Sat 10 Chinese State Circus, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ......................................... Fri 9 The Glenn Miller Orchestra, MK Theatre.......................................................Sun 11 Peppa Pig’s Surprise, MK Theatre.................................................Tue 13 – Wed 14 Dirty Dancing, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre...................................Mon 19 – Sat 24 Breakfast at Tiffany’s, MK Theatre..................................................Mon 19 – Sat 24 Sister Act, MK Theatre .......................................................................Mon 26 – Sat 1 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Royal & Derngate................................... Wed 21 – Sun 2
Music Listings
The Jam Movement, Craufurd Arms .................................................................. Fri 2 OutRage Against The Machine Live, Bedford Esquires....................................Fri 2 Abba Forever, The Stables ................................................................................Sat 3 Mr Benn Big Band: As If By Magic, The Stables ............................................ Thu 8 Shakatak, The Stables......................................................................................Sat 10 Sounds of Philadelphia, Royal & Derngate ....................................................Sat 10 Chas & Dave, Royal & Derngate ..................................................................... Sun 11 The Illegal Eagles, MK Theatre....................................................................... Thu 15 One Night of Elvis: Lee ‘Memphis’ King, MK Theatre .................................... Fri 16 The Real Thing, The Stables.............................................................................Fri 16 Motown’s Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is, MK Theatre..................................Sat 17 Voice of the Heart: Karen Carpenter Tribute, The Stables...........................Sun 18 Johnny Cash Roadshow, The Stables............................................................Sat 24 The Girl From Mars (Musicians Against Homelessness), Craufurd Arms ..Sun 25
Contact Numbers
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
atgtickets.com/aylesbury-waterside-theatre ......................................... 0844 8717607 Bedford Corn Exchange - bedfordcornexchange.co.uk..................... 01234 718044 Bedford Esquires - bedfordesquires.co.uk ......................................... 01234 340120 Chrysalis Theatre - chrysalismk.co.uk................................................ 01908 235505 The Craufurd Arms - thecraufurdarms.com........................................ 01908 313864 Milton Keynes Theatre - atgtickets.com/milton-keynes-theatre ......... 0844 8717652 The Stables - stables.org..................................................................... 01908 280800
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