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September 14-16 The Ultimate Queen Tribute. Almost 26 years after Freddie Mercury’s death the rock band’s music is still as popular as ever. As Queen’s music is so diverse it appeals to everyone. September 20-23 Walk this Way is an evening of dance and entertainm­ent bu the Rochelle School of Dance. October 2-7 The Tinhatters are performing Gypsy at the Concordia. Loosely based on the true life memoirs of legendary burlesque entertaine­r, Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy tells the tale of Momma Rose and her two daughters… October 12-14 The Opera Project performed by Stanley Opera. Sister Angelica (a stunning little tragedy) and Gianni Schicchi (a wicked little comedy) Take your pick. A choice of performanc­es offering you the chance to see two of Puccini’s marvellous one act operas performed as a double bill or performed individual­ly with an hour of great new concert music. October 25-28 The Great Gatsby is being performed at the Concordia by the Broughton Astley Drama Society. The glittering decadence of America’s Jazz Age is brought to life in this stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiec­e. Seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, the story recreates the sights, sounds and feel of America’s ‘Roaring Twenties’ in a brilliant evocation of a society obsessed with wealth and status. November 7 -18 The Concordia AOS performs Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. It tells the story of two ex-army pals as they team up with a pair of sisters to put on a show to save a remote Vermont ski lodge that’s fallen on hard times. Mix mischief, romance and misunderst­andings, blend in some of the greatest songs ever written, including Sisters, Blue Skies and the renowned White Christmas, then add spectacula­r dance routines and costumes and you have the recipe for a wonderfull­y entertaini­ng show. You will leave the theatre with your feet tapping and with that inimitable Christmas feeling. It is based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film. November 22 to 25 Dance, Dance, Dance is performed by the Shelby Academy of Performing Arts November 26 Beyond Faith - The George Michael Tribute Concert Join us to celebrate the musical legend ’George Michael’ in a spell binding spectacle of his songs. 2017 marks 30 years of FAITH which launched… December 14 to 16 Eric Darlington with the John Cleveland Band. A fabulous evening by this popular Concert Band. Jan 10 - Feb 3 2018 The Pantomime Company presents Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the Pacific. Box office: 01455 615005 Open on Monday and Wednesday evenings 7pm to 8pm, Saturday morning 10am to noon. www.concordiat­heatre.co.uk

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