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Saturday 2nd April

8pm

“Words Don’t Come Easy” 2011 Tour

DAVE SPIKEY

picture of the act Inspired by the fantastic audience response to his deconstruction of song lyrics in his “Best Medicine Tour” combined with his fascination with the vagaries of the English Language this hilarious new show examines many more situations in life where words really don’t come easy. These include tongue-tied parents explaining the facts of life, ridiculous newspaper stories, magazine poems, pathetic adolescent chat-up lines, weird hospital speak, learning a foreign language and an extended selection of song lyrics that range from the lazy through surreal to the ridiculous.

Throw in a “Champion the Wonder Horse” sing-a-long, Ancient Abyssinian Contraception, Rubbish School Trips, Epidural Anaesthesia and The Last Supper and you have all the ingredients for a rich and spicy comedy casserole; a sort of Lexicon-carne! Sorry.

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets: £18

Saturday 9th April

7.30pm

ELKIE BROOKS

picture of the act Elkie Brooks is one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced and is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new.

Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and perhaps a song or two from her forthcoming album, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.

Elkie is a stunning performer and whatever she does, she does it best live. Don't miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action.

“Still One Of The Great British Voices” The Guardian

www.elkiebrooks.com

Reserved theatre seating

Tickets:£20