Tone up, get fi t and have fun On Friday mornings - please ask the theatrevolunteers for dates of classes.Check the UGT website and our social media pages for upto date informa on, as available.Two classes, weekly:10.30am to 11.15am and 11.30am to 12.15pm. Venue opens at 10am.Taught by a professional dancer.These dance lessons are for adults of all abili esand require no partners - you dance as individuals. Underground Dance is the most fun way to get ac ve.Limited spaces are available and prior bookingis advisable.Comfortable shoes should be worn, preferably fl at without a heel.Sessions: £4To sign up for one or mul ple sessions, email: exolve02@gmail.com

CONTINUING THIS SEASONTABLE GAMES

EVERY FRIDAY, 10AM TO 1PM,IN OUR FREE WI-FI CAFÉ

A SEASON OF EXHIBITIONS BYTHE SOCIETY OF EASTBOURNE ARTISTS

Art Under Ground is pleased to present a series of exhibi ons featuring works by members of the SEA. Exhibi ng ar sts were chosen by ballot.

ART UNDER GROUNDOpen mes for Art10am to 4pmFridays and Saturdays

Friday 4th May un l Saturday 2nd JuneShirley Silversides o Miss Mal French o Linda WellsLynn Beck o Shirley HeathFriday 8th June un l Saturday 30th JunePalo Almond o Hugh Ford o Sue Eas ckJanet Co ngton o Lois Pursglove

Friday 6th July un l Saturday 28th JulyBe na Kulsdon o Anne Williams o Jodi TrussJason Murray o Albert Parmigiani

Friday 3rd August un l Saturday 1st SeptemberAlan Everard o Chris ne Munro o Rob Stevens Judi Ford o Theresa Williamswww.sea-art.co.uk

THE SILENT STREAMFriday 11th May. 7.30pm.“I will build my Pavilion.” George is a king in wai ng. Kept to the wings and givenno role by his pious, over-controlling and distant father he turns to a life of hedonism. Cavor ng, women, building, gambling, driving, drink and laudanum all become close to his heart. As he moves to his next project, his BrightonPavilion, he is forced to change the course of a hidden river that runs through the centre of the town. Unbeknownst to him, it has its allies in the underworld and George fi nds himself caught up in adventures...Presented by Jonathan Brown (last seen at the UGT in Large Print Trash)“Brown shines in his convincing depic on of a man who helped birth Brighton ...” Broadway BabyTickets: £10 (UGT members £8)

Venue and bar open at 7pmfor all evening Drama events

MORNING IS REDFriday 24th August. 7.30pm.Two soldiers lie wounded in hospital, sharing very diff erent experiences ofthe trenches. One was shot on thefi rst day of the War, the other on the last. As they become closer, a heart-breaking truth about them both gradually becomes apparent…Morning is Red is an in mate, moving new play fromthe award-winning writer/director team Nigel Fairs (‘In Conversa on with an Acid Bath Murderer’, ‘My GayBest Friend’, ‘The Appeal of Silence’) and Louise Jameson (‘Doctor Who’, ‘Eastenders’, ‘Tenko’, ‘Bergerac’ - and a patronof the Under Ground Theatre) and was a recent hit at the Brighton Fringe Fes val.Suitable for 14+. Contains swearing.Tickets: £11 (UGT members £9)

JOSEPH HOWSONPianoSunday 17th June. 2.45pm. This postgraduate student at the Royal College of Music will be playinga popular selec on of pieces today,including Liszt’s Benedic on of Godin Solitude and a variety of much-loved Gershwin pieces, including I Got Rhythm.Tickets: £10 (UGT members £9, students £5)

ARCHAEUS STRING TRIOString TrioSunday 20th May. 2.45pm. Our 19th season of Chamber Recitalsconcludes with the fi rst string trioprogramme since the start of our concert series. Today’s music includes works by Beethoven and Dohnányi. Tickets: £10 (UGT members £9, students £5)

Venue & café bar open 2.15pmfor all Classical Music events

MADELAINE JONESPianoSunday 15th July. 2.45pm. Another pianist making her debuthere at the Under Ground Theatre,Madelaine’s programme includesMacDowell’s Woodland Sketches,J S Bach’s Italian Concerto and Mendelssohn’s popular Andante and Rondo Capriccioso.Tickets: £10 (UGT members £9, students £5)

Season ckets for the 20th season of concerts (2018-2019) - which will comprise 10 recitals - are on sale, price £60.

FREE CONCERTSEVERY SATURDAYHIGHLIGHTING LOCAL PERFORMERS10am - 12 noonVenue opens at 9.30amGLYN, SIMON & HEATHER5th MayA melodious mixture ofAmericana and Country

ANDY & MARILYN AND GUESTS12th MayFolk, Pop and Country, all in beau ful harmony

THE EQUATORIAL GROUP19th May“Crazy Horse collides withFleetwood Mac on a dusty road”

THE TWAGGER BAND26th MayTop class Folk, played on a wonderful range of instruments

LINUS & LUCY2nd JuneGuitar & vocals duo - some Country,some Pop, some originals

WELL COVERED9th JuneThe UGT debut for this local band who love Rock and Roll

MEL HAYES AND FRIENDS16th JuneLocal singer/songwriter and guestsplaying in this ‘all girl’ special

MILTON HIDE23rd JuneJosie and Jim present ‘Folk with a slant’ - covers and originals

NIGEL TRANGMAR then SKIDDLE-AM-BAM 30th JuneA fl ourish of Blues and Countryfollowed by upbeat chao c Skiffl e

BLACK STRAP MOLASSES7th JulyEastbourne’s legendary Folk band playing a great mixture of music

THE 1968 SHOW14th JulyMusic in celebra on of a glorious yearby the White Horse Folk Club

JOHN CAVE then R’N’R + R21st JulySeaford’s purveyor of comic songthen originals and popular hits

JIM MURRAY then ANDY & MAC28th JulyFolk with tradi onal Northern humour then the rousing singalong duo

JUST GEOFF then GEORGE & MARY 4th AugustAll round entertainerthen Classic Pop and standards

RECYCLED11th AugustHugely popular band playing hits from the 50s and 60s

JENNY BECKWITH & FRIENDS18th AugustAn eclec c mix of piano music and song from both young and seasoned

STUART BLIGH then RITZ & WESSON25th AugustDynamic Blues followed bythe very classy acous c duo

Venue & bar open at 7.15pm for all Jazz eventsO en staged in in mate cabaret style.

THE CLOGGZFriday 25th May. 8pm. These fairground jazz folktroubadours weave a rich textured tapestry of modernjazz, Balkan folk, big band, classical, la n & the carnivalmusic of the circus to create a mighty swirl of pan-European celebra on. The band de ly produces imagina ve re-workingsof such composers as Ennio Morricone, Tom Waits, John Williams and Brad Mehldau, stunning original composi ons and live shows that include elements of circus, dance andcap va ng visual projec ons.“Engaging, wonderfully quirky, a coherent bridge between jazz and fi lm music in a swaggering Kurt Weillish ambiance. One evoca ve mood a er another”. Jazzwise MagazineTickets: £12 (UGT members £11)

CRAIG MILVERTONFriday 29th June. 8pm. 12 me winner in the Bri sh JazzAwards, Craig has been on the jazzscene for 30 years and played witha host of musicians: Acker Bilk, KennyBall, Alan Barnes, Digby Fairweather,Alex Garne , Sco Hamilton, Ken Peplowski and Warren Vacheto name a few. Tonight he is being accompanied by virtuosoguitarist Nigel Price, brilliant Bassist Adam King and Steve Brown on Drums. With this stellar Quartet you can expect a swinging Masterclass.“A hard swinging pianist whose chops certainly bring to mind the great Oscar Peterson”. Cadence Magazine, USA“An extravagantly gi ed pianist with an unrivalled swing”.

Dave Gelly, The ObserverTickets: £12 (UGT members £11)

THE SOUTH COAST BIG BANDBASIE & BEYONDFriday 27th July. 8pm. “Big bands making a comeback? They never went away!” The South Coast Big Band are proof of that, consis ng of some of the best jazz and swing musicians on the South Coast with a classic big band line-up of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones and a rhythm sec on of piano, bass & drums.Expect to hear the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Tom Kubis, Thad Jones, Neil He i, Sammy Nes co, Lennie Neihaus, NYJO, Gordon Goodwin, Dave Wolpe, Rob McConnell and many more. As Duke Ellingtonsaid: “It Don’t Mean A Thing, If It Ain’t Got That Swing.”Tickets: £12 (UGT members £11)

THE DRAWTONES &THE DEPTFORD RIVIERASFriday 31st August. 8pm. A rare opportunity to see twofantas c Hammond Jazz andFunk bands on one stage. Enjoy a showcase of top classmusicianship from these mul pleaward winners. Original composi ons from the bands’ albums plus jazz greats including Jimmy Smith, George Benson, Miles Davis, John Scofi eld, Jimmy McGriff , Herbie Hancock, Lou Donaldson and many more.Featuring two Jools Holland Saxophonists – Derek Nash and Phil Veacock.“If you like funky organ and awesome sax, this is for you.”Tickets: £15 (UGT members £14)

POETRY CAFÉOn the second Wednesday of the month 9th May 13th June11th July no event in August 8pm. Venue and bar open at 7.30pm.A platform for local poets to present their original works to an appreciative audience in our relaxed and comfortable Theatre café-bar. A guest performer will perform an extended set at each event. Open to all - performers and listeners alike.www.facebook.com/poetrycafeugtFree entry. Dona ons appreciated for the featured guest.

AFTERNOON LAPTOP CLINICOn the last Friday of every month25th May 29th June 27th July 31st August 1pm to 4pm. Venue and free wifi café open at 10am.Bring along your laptop, tablet or portable device and anexperienced technician will be with you - giving assistance, advice and taking you on a step-by-step process to improveyour machine or your knowledge of using it. First come, fi rst served.www.eastbournelaptopclinic.co.ukSessions are free. Dona ons appreciated.

including two authorsand a free fi lm screening

NETWORK EASTBOURNESunday 8th July1pm to 4pm. Venue and café open at 12.30pm.Our seasonal Networking event con nues. New to the town or long me resident - come and connect. There’s more going on culturally than you might think. Whether you’re a musician, ar st, fi lmmaker, designer, webcaster, promoter, would-be volunteer - or just passionate about ‘ge ng involved’ - come and catch up with like-minded people from all walks of life.Free entry.

ACTING CAN BE MURDERwith LINDA REGANSaturday 2nd June. 2pm. Venue and café open from 12.30pm.A fascina ng talk by the actress andcrime writer, which will include a Q & Asession when the audience can ask Linda about her life, ac ngcareer and wri ng. Following this will be a book signingsession, with the opportunity to buy Linda’s books.Linda is a successful actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of April, the sweet Yellow-coat, in the BBC award-winning comedy Hi De Hi. She has been wri ngall her life: short stories, radio, fact and fi c on.Free entry.

THE PRICE OF FAME: DENNIS PRICESaturday 12th May. 2pm to 4.30pm. Venue and café open from 12.30pm.Elaine Parker is in conversation withfellow author Tony Flood to discussher newly published book - a biographyon the life of English actor Dennis Price,perhaps best known for his appearance in the 1949 filmKind Hearts and Coronets. She’ll be highlighting what motivated her to research in depth the life of one of her heroes and sharing some discoveries to be found in the book, copies of which will be available.At 3pm, after the short break, there is a screening of the popular 1957 comedy ‘The Naked Truth’ - starring Price alongside Peter Sellers, Terry Thomas & Peggy Mount.Free entry.

AUTISM STRESS ALERTSaturday 21st July. 2pm. Venue and café open from 12.30pm.Alice Parker is the Founding Director of the award-winningAu sm Stress Alert. Having fi rst hand experience as themother of a 12 year old boy with au sm she will betalking about the condi on and giving excellent guidance on understanding and engaging empathically with it.Free entry.

Fri 4th UNDERGROUND DANCE (EVERY FRIDAY) 10.30am + 11.30am NEW ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm TABLE GAMES (EVERY FRIDAY) 10am - 1pm Sat 5th GLYN, SIMON & HEATHER 10am NOTHING IS REAL 7.30pmSun 6th OCEAN’S ELEVEN 2.30pmWed 9th POETRY CAFÉ 8pmThurs 10th OPEN STAGE NIGHT 7.30pmFri 11th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm THE SILENT STREAM 7.30pmSat 12th ANDY & MARILYN AND GUESTS 10am THE PRICE OF FAME 2pm THE NAKED TRUTH 3pmTues 15th ON THE WATERFRONT 7.15pmThurs 17th SPARKLY BIRD 9pmFri 18th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 19th THE EQUATORIAL GROUP 10am SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE 7.30pmSun 20th ARCHAEUS STRING TRIO 2.45pmFri 25th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm LAPTOP CLINIC 1pm - 4pm THE CLOGGZ 8pmSat 26th THE TWAGGER BAND 10am

Fri 1st UNDERGROUND DANCE (EVERY FRIDAY) 10.30am + 11.30am NEW ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm CERISE DANCE BURLESQUE 8pmSat 2nd LINUS & LUCY 10am ACTING CAN BE MURDER 2pmSun 3rd THE GREAT RACE 2.30pmWed 6th ALL THINGS MUST PASS 8pmFri 8th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 9th WELL COVERED 10am STRAY DOGS ALBUM LAUNCH 7.30pmWed 13th POETRY CAFÉ 8pmThurs 14th OPEN STAGE NIGHT 7.30pmFri 15th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm ARTHUR LAGER’S BIG NIGHT IN 7.30pmSat 16th MEL HAYES AND FRIENDS 10am SUMMER DANCE NIGHT 7.30pmSun 17th JOSEPH HOWSON 2.45pmTues 19th MARTY 7.15pmThurs 21st MIKE ROSS + JACK J HUTCHINSON 7.30pmFri 22nd NEW ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 23rd MILTON HIDE 10am THE SUSSEX SONG MAKERS 6pmFri 29th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm LAPTOP CLINIC 1pm - 4pm CRAIG MILVERTON 8pmSat 30th NIGEL TRANGMAR then SKIDDLE-AM-BAM 10am MUSICAL MAGIC 7.30pm

MAY

JUNE

DIARY ART DRAMA JAZZ SATURDAY MUSIC

JULYSun 1st TRUE LIES 2.30pmFri 6th UNDERGROUND DANCE (EVERY FRIDAY) 10.30am + 11.30am NEW ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 7th BLACK STRAP MOLASSES 10am VOODOO ROOM 8pmSun 8th NETWORK EASTBOURNE 1pm - 4pmWed 11th POETRY CAFÉ 8pmThurs 12th OPEN STAGE NIGHT 7.30pmFri 13th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 14th THE 1968 SHOW 10am ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSun 15th MADELAINE JONES 2.45pmTues 17th REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE 7.15pmThurs 19th THE BIG BLUE + ROB TURNER 7.30pmFri 20th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 21st JOHN CAVE then R’N’R + R 10am AUTISM STRESS ALERT 2pmSun 22nd THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 3pm (hiring)Fri 27th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm LAPTOP CLINIC 1pm - 4pm THE SOUTH COAST BIG BAND 8pmSat 28th JIM MURRAY then ANDY & MAC 10am ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm

Fri 3rd NEW ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 4th JUST GEOFF then GEORGE & MARY 10am ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSun 5th HANNIBAL BROOKS 2.30pmThurs 9th OPEN STAGE NIGHT 7.30pmFri 10th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 11th RECYCLED 10am LOCAL MUSIC SHOWCASE 8pmThurs 16th R’N’R + HOWARD HARPER 7.30pmFri 17th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmSat 18th JENNY BECKWITH & FRIENDS 10am ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmTues 21st THE ITALIAN JOB 7.15pmFri 24th ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm MORNING IS RED 7.30pmSat 25th STUART BLIGH then RITZ & WESSON 10am ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pmThurs 30th MEET THE MUSICIAN - ANDY DRUDY 7.30pmFri 31st ART EXHIBITION, WIFI CAFÉ 10am - 4pm LAPTOP CLINIC 1pm - 4pm THE DRAWTONES + THE DEPTFORD RIVIERAS 8pm

AUGUST

SPOKEN WORD FILMS MUSIC CLASSICAL VARIETY

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO OUR EVENTS BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE AT: www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Sunday 1st July. 2.30pm. 15Arnold Schwarzenegger is a top special agent - although to his wife (Jamie Lee Cur s) he’s just a boring salesman. When his two lives collide, a high octane adventure ensues in this top-class blockbuster from director James Cameron.Tea/cake will be served in the half- me break.

Venue & café bar open at 2pm All ckets £5, includes tea & cakesCinema set in tradi onal & table style.UGT fi lm buff Chris Leach will introduceeach fi lm with a short upbeat presenta on

THE GREAT RACE (1965 COL 148m)

Sunday 3rd June. 2.30pm. UTony Cur s, Natalie Wood and Jack Lemmonstar in this epic and light-hearted adventure - a grand car race across three con nents at the turn of the 20th Century. Blake Edwards directs, music is by Henry Mancini.Tea/cake will be served in the half- me break.

OCEAN’S ELEVEN (1960 COL 123m)

Sunday 6th May. 2.30pm. PGSinatra, Mar n and the whole Rat Pack schmooze their way through this glitzy caper that showcases themselves & Las Vegas to the full as they plot the heist of the century.Tea/cake will be served in the half- me break.

HANNIBAL BROOKS (1968 COL 102m)

Sunday 5th August. 2.30pm. 12Oliver Reed shines in this fun tale of a Germanprisoner of war working in a zoo taking his opportunity to escape to Switzerland... along with an elephant! Michael Winnerdirects, John Alderton co-stars and the script is from the creators of ‘The Likely Lads’.

UGT fi lm ma nees on the fi rst Sunday of each month. Tea & cake & great discussion a er the fi lm

TRUE LIES (1994 COL 135m)

ON THE WATERFRONT (1954 BW 92m)

Tuesday 15th May. 7.15pm. 12Marlon Brando gives an Oscar-winningperformance as an ex-prize fi ghter turned longshoreman strugging to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. This eight- me Academy Award winner also stars Eva MarieSaint, Rod Steiger and Karl Malden.

Venue & bar open at 6.45pm All ckets £5, includes your fi rst drink freeCinema set in tradi onal & table style.UGT fi lm buff Chris Leach will introduceeach fi lm with a short upbeat presenta on

MARTY (1955 BW 86m)

Tuesday 19th June. 7.15pm. UErnest Borgnine at his Oscar-winning best plays Marty, a middle-aged socially awkwardItalian American butcher who’s given up on ever fi nding love. But faint heart never won fair lady as we witness in this feel-good four- me Academy Award winner.

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955 COL 106m)

Tuesday 17th July. 7.15pm. PG In one of the most infl uen al performances in movie history, James Dean plays the new kid in town whose loneliness, frustra onand anger mirrored those of post-war teens. Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo co-star and Nicholas Ray directs this landmark fi lm.

THE ITALIAN JOB (1969 COL 96m)

Tuesday 21st August. 7.15pm. PGJoin Michael Caine and his gang of crooks (including Noel Coward and Benny Hill) for the ul mate Bri sh comedy crime caper packed with fast cars, beau ful women and swinging 60s ac on. Marvel at the mes when the Mini was King.

UGT fi lm evening on the third Tuesday of each month. A season of great fi lms, best seen in company

NOTHING IS REALFUNDRAISER FOR CITIZENS ADVICESaturday 5th May.7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.A fundraiser for a vital local charity with the band performing a greatest hits collec on of Beatles favourites. Ci zens Advice Eastbourne is a local charity staff ed mostly by volunteers and relies on dona ons and grants to deliver this valuable service. www.eastbournecab.co.ukTickets: £7

ALL THINGS MUST PASSTHE MUSIC OF GEORGE HARRISONWednesday 6th June.8pm. Venue and bar open at 7.15pm.George Harrison wrote some of the Beatles most beau ful songs; Something, Here Comes The Sun and While My Guitar Gently Weeps. But he con nued to write great music during his solo career - My Sweet Lord, All Those Years Ago - on twelve studio albums. Band leader Alex Eberhard has picked some of the finest professional musicians around to form this incredible ensemble. A real treat for all. Tickets: £13

SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUESaturday 19th May.7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.Playing a dynamic mix of classic &contemporary Soul and Funk, thisamazing group are a high energy eight piece with two dynamic lead singers, a pulsa ng rhythm sec on and funky horns. Their mix of classic and contemporary tracks will get you on your feet and dancing your socks off on this great night of music.Tickets: £12 (UGT members £9)

STRAY DOGS ALBUM LAUNCHSaturday 9th June.7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.Gary and Alex - aka Stray Dogs - are highly accomplished guitarists and amazing vocalists with uniqueharmonies reaching the parts others strive to achieve. Tonight the UGT hosts a concert performance from this highly acclaimed and charisma c duo to promote their new album. Expect to hear some of their popular and well-cherished songs alongside their new material, and if you’ve not seen this much-loved pair before, here’s your chance.Tickets: £8 (UGT members £6)

THE SUSSEX SONG MAKERSFROM BACH TO BETJEMANSaturday 23rd June.6pm. Venue and bar open at 5.30pm.Fresh from their highly successful concertin the London Brandenburg Choral Fes val,this fi ne all female ensemble will perform the same programme - a mixture of sublime choral music plus solos and duets. Add some complimentary poetry from the likes of Keats, Byron and Betjeman, mix in the music of Bach, Mozart,Fauré, Schubert, Quilter and Saint-Saëns and you have theperfect recipe for a upli ing evening out.www.eastbourneartscircle.org.ukTickets: £12 (UGT + Eastbourne Arts Circle members £10)

MUSICAL MAGICFROM FULL BEAM PRODUCTIONSSaturday 30th June.7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.With a full cast of professional singersand dancers, Musical Magic brings theWest End to Eastbourne this summer. An amazing produc on from Full Beam - that’s Jim Pyle and Natalie Bradshaw - this is a showcase of much-loved songs from the musicals, modern and more tradi onal. Will you be part of “some enchanted evening?”Tickets: £15 (UGT members £10)

VOODOO ROOM - A NIGHT OF HENDRIX & CREAMSaturday 7th July.8pm. Venue and bar open at 7.15pm.Paying tribute to two of the greatest names in rock history Voodoo Room are a stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s fi nest musicians, performing an incredibleshow in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. Enjoy classics tracks from both ar sts - “Sunshine of YourLove to Purple Haze.” Quite simply, great music played by great musicians!Tickets: £12 (UGT members £10)

MEET THE MUSICIANwith ANDY DRUDYThursday 30th August.7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.An opportunity to learn more abouta talented local professional musicianin a wonderfully friendly environment.Andy Drudy specialises in wri ng and performing music for TV and Film. He is also a sessions musician and plays many styles including jazz, funk rock and blues.Andy will be talking about his career, infl uences and his guitars interspaced with performances, video and audio.The evening will include a Q & A session with the audience.Tickets: £5 includes a light buff et

LOCAL MUSICIAN’S SHOWCASESaturday 11th August. 8pm. Venue and bar open at 7.15pm. Rising local musicians take to the theatre’s main stage tonight, where we give them the opportunity to shine brighter, with great ligh ng, great crea vity and a sound system to match. Come and enjoy something new and support ar sts on their road to greater acclaim.Calling ar sts. Want to be here? Email: events@undergroundtheatre.co.uk Tickets: £5 in advance (£6 on the door)

The new season kicks off in June - events bringing the best live music performances from talented musicians at the most aff ordable prices. Richard Walder and Ron Turner - aka R’N’R - are your regular show comperes.

MIKE ROSSwith JACK J HUTCHINSONThursday 21st June - 7.30pm.Soul wrenchin’, riff bus n’ songs froma popular face here at the theatre -“the journeyman from there to here”,supported by the talented London-based blues player with the fi erycontemporary sound.Tickets: £8 includes a light buff et

THE BIG BLUEwith ROB TURNERThursday 19th July - 7.30pm.The ght three-piece group with thebig reputa on play interpreta ons ofclassic Blues, Rock and Funk...supported by the rare rising talent,the young singer guitarist now basedin Glasgow.Tickets: £6.50 includes a light buff et

R’N’Rwith HOWARD HARPERThursday 16th August - 7.30pm.Your hosts will play classic popularnumbers blending the tones of Ron’smany expensive guitars with Richard’s tunefully ba ered tea chest...supported by the singer guitarist &harmonica player, prolifi c on theBlues Fes val scene.Tickets: £6.50 includes a light buff et

Venue & bar open at 7pm for all events.

UNDER GROUND LIVE On the 3rd Thursday of each month

OPEN STAGE NIGHTSOn the second Thursday of every month10th May 14th June 12th July 9th August 7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.Calling all entertainers - singers, musicians, comedians, magicians, dancers and more! Come one, come all and take to our stage - or just enjoy from the auditorium.Either way, enjoy a wonderful night out in the company of the UGT’s own Dino Sinatra, Steve R-K, who’ll compere these evenings with a li le wit and song of his own.Free entry.

CERISE DANCE BURLESQUE & CABARETFriday 1st June.8pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.A thrilling, musical themed eveningof burlesque, cabaret and comedyfrom local amateur and professionalperformers. Come and see a greatnight’s entertainment, debu ng in our bigger and bolder venue. Note, for over 18s only. Tickets: £10 advance, £12 on the door

Seasonal favourites,new off erings and a TV star or two

SPARKLY BIRD HIGHLIGHTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESSThursday 17th May.9pm. Venue and bar open at 8pm.A true-life tragedy, the result of suicide, is the mo va on behind this produc on staged during Mental Awareness week. Sparkly Bird is the collec on of evidence, the examina on of cause and mo ve, and the journey of those le behind to fi nd peace. The story is told in 12 songs with two dancers, one narrator and one band - The Fabulous Red Diesel. The songs are by Kat Lee-Ryan.Tickets: £10

SUMMER DANCE NIGHTSaturday 16th June.7.30pm. Venue and bar open at 7pm.It’s Dance Night again with the hitmusic of the 50s, 60s and 70s playedon disc by our own talented UGT DJTommy Turntables who’ll be open to requests to spin your own dance favourites. The theatre is in night-club mode with dance fl oor, cabaret tables, mood ligh ng, video projec ons, a great atmosphere... and gli er balls!All that’s needed to make the night complete is you. Feel free to dress to impress.Tickets: £5 (includes free entry to raffl e)

ARTHUR LAGER’SBIG NIGHT INFriday 15th June.7.30pm.Venue and bar open at 7pm.Join Arthur and his best mate,TV star ventriloquist SteveHewle , for a big night in with the show that’s like a TV variety showcase with all the trimmings but without the cameras. In the second of what will be regular produc ons here at the UGT, they’re joined by a very special guest, celebritycomedy magician Chris an Lee. With live band Rich Tand the Hobnobs providing the great music and ara of fun, gameshows and the charity raffl e, this isthe place to be this Friday night.Tickets: £15

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR OFFERINGSBY VISITING OUR WEBSITE AT:

www.undergroundtheatre.co.ukFROM THERE YOU CAN BUY TICKETS ONLINE,

VIEW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS & VIDEOSAND SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY EMAIL BULLETIN

THESE BUSINESSES HAVE HELPED US OUTPLEASE SUPPORT THEM