Celebrity concert; meet the Twirlywoos; Chantry Quitre
Bognor Regis Music Club offers a celebrity concert on March 19.
Spokeswoman Michela Cocolin said: “Renowned violinist Bradley Creswick and distinguished pianist Margaret Fingerhut return for the first time since 2018 when they performed as part of the club’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
“Bradley Creswick has recently been made leader emeritus of Royal Northern Sinfonia after many years of association. He was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New
Year Honours in recognition of his services to music.
His distinguished career includes leading the London Philharmonia Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
“Margaret Fingerhut has performed extensively as a soloist with some of the world’s most famous orchestras. Her recordings are both critically acclaimed, and award-winning.
“These two wonderful musicians present an exciting programme, including works by Beethoven and Elgar, and Vaughan Williams’s masterpiece, The Lark Ascending.
“To reserve your seat at the Regis School of Music, Sudley Road, call 01243 861620. Alternatively, you can purchase on the door. All tickets are £10. The concert begins at 7.30pm and gala refreshments (prosecco and canapés) are included.”
Twirlywoos Live! is heading to the Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis on Monday, March 21 and 1.30pm and 4.30pm.
Caroline Bennett at the venue said: “If you don’t know who the Twirlywoos are, you’re probably aged over ten or you are not a parent with young children. But if you do know who they are, the place to go will be Bognor Regis’ Alexandra Theatre on March 21 when characters from the beloved TV show will be live on stage.”
A spokesman said: “MEI Theatrical are delighted to announce that the wonderful world of Twirlywoos – as seen on Cbeebies – will be brought to life on stage. Toodloo, Great Bighoo, Chickedy, Chick and Peekaboo will set sail around the UK in a theatrical adventure.
“Featuring all of the favourite characters from the hit TV show, families can expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as the Twirlywoos embark on a new adventure on board their Big Red Boat. With beautifully inventive puppetry, Twirlywoos Live! promises to be a laugh-out-loud treat for little ones.”
Twirlywoos Live! is brought to the stage by MEI Theatrical, whose recent productions include Sarah and Duck
Live on Stage (Polka Theatre and UK Tour) and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (West End). Twirlywoos was first broadcast on Cbeebies in 2015, and in 2017 celebrated its 100th episode. It is cocreated by Anne Wood, who has devised shows including Teletubbies, and Steve Roberts, who with Anne cocreated the Bafta-winning
Cbeebies series Dipdap.
Tickets can be booked via the Alexandra Theatre box office on 01243
861010 or online at www. alexandratheatre.co.uk.
Chantry Quire is returning to Boxgrove
Priory, near Chichester, for its annual Passiontide Meditation. Spokeswoman Carol Frogley said: “Having produced a programme of Passiontide music on our website last year due to Covid restrictions, we are looking forward to welcoming a live audience again this year.
This year’s programme will feature the choral version of Pergolesi’s celebrated Stabat Mater, interspersed with readings and Marian motets. We will be directed by Peter Allwood and accompanied by Chantry Strings. The concert will be raising funds for the Aldingbourne Trust, which supports people with learning difficulties and/or autism.
The performance is on Saturday, April 2 in Boxgrove Priory, PO18 0EE, starting at 7.30pm; tickets at £15. More details at www.chantryquire. org.uk/passiontide2apr2022.